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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 74-78.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Clara do when Jean fell ill?
(a) Kept her sister from seeing her mother.
(b) Broke the news to her mother.
(c) Cared for both her sister and her mother.
(d) Lied to her mother about it.

2. Twain's father takes what position at a court house in 1847?
(a) Clerk.
(b) Judge.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Bailiff.

3. What did Twain say he was hours after his wife died?
(a) A beggar.
(b) An heir.
(c) A rich man.
(d) A pauper.

4. Why did Twain resign from the Civil War?
(a) A shoulder wound.
(b) He wanted to join the Union.
(c) His mother fell ill.
(d) Fatigue from retreating.

5. Which of Twain's books started as a joke?
(a) "1601."
(b) "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court."
(c) "The Prince and the Pauper."
(d) "Tom Sawyer."

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take for Twain to find out which girl saw him naked as a boy?

2. What did Twain decide to do after becoming a local celebrity?

3. What was Olivia's maiden name?

4. What book did Webb publish for Twain?

5. Who ended up paying all the business debts when the company failed?

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