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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. When was the Hornet last seen by the Prussian bark?

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

3. Based on the information Twain provided in chapter 19, which Roman town left their remains buried in hardened lava?

4. Based on Twain's accounting in chapter 23, how much sugar did Hawaii produce each year?

5. What was Mr. Brown's reaction to the ceremony as Twain wrote his letter in chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

1. When did Twain view the volcano of Kilauea and how was it transformed?

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

3. Which advantages did Hawaii have in producing sugar?

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

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

6. How did the survivors of the Hornet reach the shore of Hawaii?

7. How was Captain Cook murdered?

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

9. Why was the attempt by Twain and Mr. Brown to get food in chapter 20 humorous?

10. What was Twain's visit of Waiohinu like in chapter 24?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the tragic story of the Hornet as it was presented in Twain's letter. Include Twain's main source of information, the events that caused the Hornet to catch fire, the obstacles that the crew faced on the Pacific, the integral part that the Captain had in their survival, and how the survivors were ultimately guided to the Hawaiian shore.

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

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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