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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) Peaceful.
(b) Open.
(c) Heavenly.
(d) Remarkable.

2. What did Twain do to trick a phrenologist?
(a) Lied about his age.
(b) Changed the color of his hair.
(c) Paid extra money.
(d) Gave a fake name.

3. How much was Twain paid for his story about the boy sliding into the party with his pajamas on?
(a) $75.
(b) $100.
(c) $50.
(d) $25.

4. Where does Twain's father buy up a lot of land before he dies?
(a) Montana.
(b) Florida.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Tennessee.

5. What was the name of Twain's older brother?
(a) Orion.
(b) Orlan.
(c) Orrin.
(d) Orville.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Twain think about people?

2. How old was Twain when he first went to school?

3. How much money did Twain find on the road before his trip to Cincinnati?

4. How does Twain hope to write?

5. To what does Twain compare writing his autobiography?

(see the answer key)

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