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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Twain describe his uncle's farm?
(a) Heavenly.
(b) Remarkable.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) Open.

2. What is the name of the boy who came to stay with Twain's family when he was 15?
(a) Bear.
(b) Fox.
(c) Wolf.
(d) Panther.

3. How does Twain describe his mother?
(a) A woman with a heart of gold and a fist of iron.
(b) A woman with a small body and huge heart.
(c) A woman who loved too much to know better.
(d) A woman with strict way and a tender heart.

4. On what river did Twain desperately want to travel?
(a) The Ganges.
(b) The Mississippi.
(c) The Thames.
(d) The Amazon.

5. How did Twain study the human race?
(a) He read psychology text books.
(b) He read old journals.
(c) He watched people.
(d) He studied himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the newspaper Twain wrote for in Nevada?

2. What happens to Twain on his first day of school?

3. What character is Twain supposed to be in his sister's play?

4. How was Twain recording his autobiography when he died?

5. How old is Twain's mother when she dies?

(see the answer key)

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