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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. How does Twain describe Hawaii's Manilas cigars in chapter 5?

2. What products did Twain consider the profits of in chapter 10?

3. What did Twain write was even prettier than the sunset in Pari in chapter 11?

4. What did Twain write about the Hawaiian horse traders in chapter 6?

5. In chapter 5, what categories did Twain put the people on the island into?

Short Essay Questions

1. How were Twain and the Ajax welcomed to Hawaii in chapter 4?

2. Which question did Twain have for the ministers of the Hawaiian legislature in chapter 13, and what did he think of their etiquette?

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

4. What proof did Twain use in chapter 14 to prove Mr. Staley wrong?

5. What did Twain write about the horse trading that took place in Hawaii in chapter 6?

6. How was the Hawaiian legislature comprised?

7. Who was Mr. Brown, and what was his objection to Twain's depiction of Hawaii in chapter 4?

8. What was Twain's objection to the naming of the Pacific Ocean in chapter 2?

9. Which things did Twain recommend in order for San Francisco to take full advantage of the profits from whaling?

10. Which elements of the Saturday market did Twain describe in chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Twain's objections to the naming of the Pacific Ocean, using his experience aboard the Ajax as his motivation. Also, provide an explanation of how the Pacific actually received its name, who named it, and what you think some of the possible reasons were for naming it the Pacific.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the benefits of steam ships that Twain listed in his letters. Include the mechanics behind a steam engine, what made it so effective, and three examples of what Twain thought steamers should be used for in the future.

Essay Topic 3

The funeral rite for Princess Victoria was an extravagant ceremony witnessed by thousands of people.

1) Describe the honor guard's responsibilities while the princess laid in state for the four weeks before the ceremony.

2) Explain Twain's description of the funeral rite, the royalty there, and his criticism of certain customs that were performed during the ceremony.

3) Analyze Twain's reaction to the various people and dignitaries that attended the funeral rite for Princess Victoria.

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