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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 35-37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Twain say his mother thought of the trouble he caused as a boy?
(a) She expected it.
(b) She liked it.
(c) She was confused by it.
(d) She hated it.

2. Which of Twain's famous characters was inspired by Tom Blankenship?
(a) Tom Sawyer.
(b) The Pauper.
(c) Injun Joe.
(d) Huckleberry Finn.

3. What character is Twain supposed to be in his sister's play?
(a) An Indian.
(b) A bear.
(c) A cowboy.
(d) A cougar.

4. What story did Twain use his letters to write when he came home from sailing around the world?
(a) "The Poor Man's Expedition."
(b) "The Journey of the Naive."
(c) "The Lucky Man's Voyage."
(d) "The Innocents Abroad."

5. How did Harte survive financially at the end of his life?
(a) His father left an inheritance.
(b) He stole money from friends.
(c) He married a rich widow.
(d) He borrowed money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Twain do with his daily dose of pain killer?

2. How does Twain describe his wife?

3. What did Twain hope to do after returning from his trip around the world?

4. What does Twain contrast lecturing with?

5. How did Olivia help Twain in his writing career?

(see the answer key)

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