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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 43-45.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Twain feel about his ancestry?
(a) Amused.
(b) Embarrassed.
(c) Confused.
(d) Vain.

3. What caused Suzy a lot of grief?
(a) Her humor.
(b) Her temper.
(c) Her weakness.
(d) Her intelligence.

4. How did Suzy describe her father's language?
(a) Powerful.
(b) Descriptive.
(c) Strong.
(d) Humorous.

5. How was Twain recording his autobiography when he died?
(a) He wrote with pencil on scraps of paper.
(b) He dictated to a secretary.
(c) He wrote with a typewriter.
(d) He wrote with a quill pen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Twain not get very close to his older siblings?

2. Who suggested that Twain should write a book?

3. What was Elisha Bliss's occupation?

4. What does Twain say his intimates rarely see in him?

5. What story did Twain use his letters to write when he came home from sailing around the world?

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