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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Twain when the company started to fail?
(a) England.
(b) Germany.
(c) Italy.
(d) France.

2. Which of Twain's children was his favorite?
(a) John.
(b) David.
(c) Suzy.
(d) Clara.

3. In what did the store clerk invest his life savings?
(a) The steam engine.
(b) The telephone.
(c) The cash register.
(d) The car.

4. What does Twain say he has always had a talent for?
(a) Being swindled.
(b) Writing.
(c) Making friends.
(d) Making enemies.

5. What word does Twain use to describe Harte?
(a) Boozer.
(b) Doser.
(c) Womanizer.
(d) Wanker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Twain do with his daily dose of pain killer?

2. What was the name of the lecture tour?

3. What was Twain doing when Suzy fell ill?

4. What does Twain think a writer should own for all time?

5. Why was Twain so derisive in his speech about Bret Harte?

(see the answer key)

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