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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who borrowed money from everyone in Chapter 17?
(a) Robert.
(b) Harry.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Mark.

2. How did Twain name the pilot who came to take his shift after Bixby?
(a) Mr. P.
(b) Mr. W.
(c) Mr. T.
(d) Mr. R.

3. What was the name of Brown's ship according to Chapter 20?
(a) The Little Man.
(b) The Pennsylvania.
(c) The Gold Rush.
(d) The Wisconsin.

4. What was the main quality good pilots needed to have according to Twain in Chapter 13?
(a) Memory.
(b) Quick reflexes.
(c) Patiences.
(d) Attention.

5. What did Twain think of the reason behind not allowing passengers to board the boats during the special events of Chapter 16?
(a) He supported it.
(b) He produced charts to support it.
(c) He had no opinion on it.
(d) He questioned the claim.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the due of the pilot's association?

2. What part of the river did Twain write about in Chapter 25?

3. Who told Marquette that the Mississippi was dangerous?

4. What trainer was hard on Twain in Chapter 18?

5. What did Twain promise his instructor?

(see the answer key)

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