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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 3, how much did Twain state that Hawaii paid in customs alone?

2. What type of Americans did Twain notice coming and going from Hawaii while writing his letter in chapter 14?

3. As an example of the lack of the Hawaiian legislative etiquette, what activities did Twain observe being done in the hallways?

4. What ailment did Twain suffer as he went below below deck in chapter 1?

5. Which one of the following is not included in Twain's list of a steamer's benefits in chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Twain's opinion of the Hotel American in chapter 5?

2. What was Twain's opinion of Minister Harris?

3. What was the Bungalow and what did Twain think of its restoration process?

4. What did Twain notice about Honolulu in chapter 4?

5. How did Twain's theory about an ancient burial ground differ from its legend in chapter 7?

6. What benefits did Twain think steam ships had?

7. What took place during the weeks that Princess Victoria's remains lay in state?

8. How long was Twain on the island of Hawaii when he wrote the letter in chapter 3, and why did he not give his opinion of the island yet?

9. How was the Hawaiian legislature comprised?

10. What was the scenery like for Twain when he traveled through Nuuanu Valley and Kalihi Valley in chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The murder of Captain Cook was a part of Hawaiian history at Kealakekua Bay.

1) Explain the events that led to the murder of Captain Cook.

2) Describe how the natives discovered Cook's charade and the way he was murdered.

3) Analyze the monument for Cook and Twain's opinion that his murder was justified.

Essay Topic 2

The volcano of Kilauea was the last location that Twain wrote about in his Letters from Hawaii.

1) Describe the Kilauea volcano's crater, Twain's initial response to it, and how he realized its enormous scope.

2) Explain why Twain decided to view the volcano at night and how it transformed as the sun set.

3) Analyze Twain's writings about the volcano, his descriptions, the language and phrasing he used, and why he chose this event as the last one to include in his letters.

Essay Topic 3

Princess Victoria's death caused an uproar within the Hawaiian political system while Twain was visiting the island.

1) Explain the details about Princess Victoria's life and its importance based on the information that Twain provided in his letter.

2) Describe how the island reacted to Princess Victoria's death and why.

3) Analyze the two options for the throne that Twain wrote about.

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