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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 many times was the judgment against Charlton reviewed and upheld in British courts?

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

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

4. At the end of chapter 18, what did Twain warn the reader was not easy to come by in Hawaii?

5. Which island was the captain of the burned Hornet hopeful of reaching?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Captain Cook murdered?

2. What did Twain and Mr. Brown see at the city of refuge in chapter 22?

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

4. What reaction did Paulet have to Charlton's situation?

5. What caused the Hornet to burn in the first place?

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

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

8. What fruit surprised Twain in Kona and why?

9. According to Twain, what was the source of the Hawaiian's use of their ancient customs during the funeral in chapter 16?

10. Who did Twain interview about the tragic circumstances of the Hornet, how long was the crew lost at sea, and how many survivors were there?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the funeral for Kamehameha with the funeral rite that Twain witnessed while he was visiting Hawaii. Also, provide an explanation of when Kamehameha's funeral took place, the events of the ceremony, the reasons for the natives' actions, and how Hawaii changed between the two funerals.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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