In Chapter 2, Twain's excitement about the trip is abundantly clear. He visits the registration office frequently for numerous reasons. Do you think his excitement is only because of the upcoming journey, or do you think there are other factors?

Twain is genuinely excited about traveling to the Holy Land. He is in the midst of a whirlwind of excitement surrounding the ship and its passengers from the day of registration. However, Twain is also excited about rubbing elbows with the famous and glamorous. His very presence on the roster gives him prestige.