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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 the story that Twain recounted for chapter 16, who bested Mr. Harris during an event in the legislature?

2. According to Twain, how did the chiefs mourn Kamehameha's passing?

3. What animal's constant noise was annoying to Twain on his way to Hawaii in chapter 18?

4. What language were the Christian hymns sung in at the rite for the princess?

5. How were the provisions divided amongst the crew after the Hornet was burned?

Short Essay Questions

1. What fruit surprised Twain in Kona and why?

2. What was Kamehameha's funeral like, and when did it take place?

3. Why did Twain's disappointment of the crater of Kilauea change in chapter 25?

4. What was it about Hawaii's sugar production that impressed Twain in chapter 23?

5. How was Captain Cook's monument described by Twain in chapter 20?

6. How did Twain describe the mausoleum he visited in chapter 17?

7. What was Mr. Brown trying to steal in chapter 20?

8. How was Captain Cook murdered?

9. Which parts of the princess's ceremony were not appreciated by Twain?

10. What was Twain's view from the deck of the Boomerang in chapter 18, and how was it interrupted?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe in detail the three boats that Twain traveled on during his trip to Hawaii, the Ajax, the Boomerang, and the Emeline. Along with your descriptions, include the differences between the three ships, Twain's opinions of each of them, some of the events that took place on them, and how his experience on one of the ships reminded him of the responsibility he had as a journalist.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the letters, Twain offered his opinions about Hawaii on many different levels.

1) Describe what Twain thought of the Hotel American that he stayed at and why.

2) Explain which fruits positively surprised Twain in Hawaii and why, as well as the fruits that he did not enjoy as much.

3) Describe the scenery for three places that Twain observed on the islands.

4) Analyze Twain's opinions about the Hawaiian cigars and liquor, and his advice to Americans for both.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the problems that Twain had with horseback riding in Hawaii, using examples from his letters to support your analysis. Also, explain Twain's warning against Hawaiian horse traders and one of the stories he told about a person who was taken advantage by them

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