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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the pilot in Chapter 26 transport during the Civil War?
(a) Civilians.
(b) Food.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Soldiers.

2. How much money did the measures discussed by Twain in Chapter 28 save per load of cargo?
(a) $62,000
(b) $162,000
(c) $12,000
(d) $16,000

3. What was Twain's brother's name according to Chapter 19?
(a) Mark.
(b) Charles.
(c) Henry.
(d) Robert.

4. Why was Twain on a different boat than the one he started he training on in Chapter 18?
(a) He was writing an article.
(b) He resigned form the other boat.
(c) He was fired.
(d) He was loaned out.

5. What woman did Twain borrow accounts from in Chapter 29?
(a) Mrs. Ruppert.
(b) Mrs. Troll.
(c) Mrs. Trollope.
(d) Mrs. Ruth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What special event did Twain describe in Chapter 16?

2. What would smaller ships do after bumping into larger steamboats?

3. Who borrowed money from everyone in Chapter 17?

4. What was the name of Brown's ship according to Chapter 20?

5. What was the name of the gang in Chapter 29?

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