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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was the pilot able to get a raise in Chapter 14?
(a) By doing a "$60 job."
(b) By doing a "$125 job."
(c) By doing a "$175 job."
(d) By doing a "$250 job."

2. What was Twain's friend's name in Chapter 31?
(a) Supper.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Grum.
(d) Ritter.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who told Twain about the gambler who wanted to do business with him in Chapter 36?

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

4. How long would the Mississippi be if it was in a straight line?

5. What did Twain do to follow his dream?

(see the answer key)

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