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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a bluff reef?
(a) A reef composed of wood.
(b) A small inconsequential reef.
(c) A reef hidden under the water.
(d) A sunken boat.

2. What was the name of the pilot in Twain's story in Chapter 14?
(a) Mark.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Robert.
(d) Stephen.

3. What was the name of the man in competition with Twain for a girl?
(a) Tim.
(b) Tom.
(c) Harry.
(d) Stan.

4. How long after the first settler saw the Mississippi did the following settler see the river?
(a) 130 years.
(b) 150 years.
(c) 210 years.
(d) 90 years.

5. What did Twain become towards the end of his pilot training?
(a) Physically strong.
(b) A lisenced pilot.
(c) Full of himself.
(d) Humble.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Chapter 11 about?

2. What was the main quality good pilots needed to have according to Twain in Chapter 13?

3. What was required on boats at night according to Chapter 10?

4. What did Twain find amazing about learning to navigate the Mississippi?

5. What task does Twain describe in Chapter 12?

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