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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 31-45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Marquette come from when he explored the Mississippi junction in Chapter 2?
(a) New York.
(b) Mexico.
(c) England.
(d) Wisconsin

2. What part of the river did Twain write about in Chapter 25?
(a) Islands.
(b) The shores.
(c) Harbors.
(d) Bridges.

3. What did Twain write he wished for after his death?
(a) To be cremated.
(b) To be buried in New Orleans.
(c) To be embalmed.
(d) To be buried at sea.

4. How long is the Mississippi River according to Chapter 1?
(a) 1,300 miles.
(b) 2,300 miles.
(c) 750 miles.
(d) 300 miles.

5. What did the man try to teach Twain about in Chapter 30?
(a) About boats.
(b) About trains.
(c) About writing.
(d) About the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Twain miss, according to Chapter 44?

2. What did Twain compare steamboats to in Chapter 38?

3. What was Twain's brother's name according to Chapter 19?

4. Who was the first settler to see the Mississippi?

5. What did the gang in Chapter 29 steal?

(see the answer key)

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