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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. Which part of Dr. Hutchinson's house did Twain watch the final performances of the ceremonies for the princess?

2. What extra food did the captain make for Twain during his trip to Hawaii in chapter 18?

3. What critters prevented Twain from getting any sleep on his trip to Hawaii in chapter 18?

4. What gift did a native bring to the captain of the Emeline by canoe in chapter 24?

5. Which one of the following describes Paulet's demands on Hawaii after hearing Charlton's story?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Captain Cook murdered?

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

3. Why was the native riding in a canoe after Twain and the Emeline left the shore in chapter 24?

4. Where did Twain watch the ceremony for Princess Victoria in chapter 16, and how did the natives prepare for it?

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

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

7. How long did it take the Hornet to burn and what did the crew do as it was burning?

8. How was Captain Mitchell instrumental in keeping his crew alive?

9. What was the schooner, the Boomerang, like and why did Twain have difficulty sleeping on his voyage?

10. Which advantages did Hawaii have in producing sugar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how the Hawaiian legislature was formed, its main parts, their responsibilities, and examples of why Twain considered the legislature to be disorderly. Include an analysis of Twain's views on the Legislative Assembly, and the processing of court cases and bills.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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