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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 59-62.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the name of the boy who came to stay with Twain's family when he was 15?
(a) Bear.
(b) Panther.
(c) Fox.
(d) Wolf.
2. What did Twain agree to without really reading?
(a) A new contract for Webster.
(b) A land auction.
(c) Grant's book.
(d) A pay cut for himself.
3. What did Twain hope to do after returning from his trip around the world?
(a) Give more lectures.
(b) Create his own magazine.
(c) Write a book.
(d) Be promoted.
4. What major book did Twain stall in the middle of writing?
(a) "Tom Sawyer."
(b) "The Prince and the Pauper."
(c) "1601."
(d) "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court."
5. What was Harte's occupation?
(a) Editor.
(b) Miner.
(c) Legislator.
(d) Writer.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was Suzy's sister's name?
2. What was Harte's first name?
3. What does Twain say the trade of writing requires before one can be a professional?
4. How much money did Twain live on while writing "The Innocents Abroad"?
5. What did Twain like most about Higbie?
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