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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 47 | Chapter 48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the group looking for in Magdala?
(a) The "true" cross.
(b) The Holy Sepluchre.
(c) A modern-day prophet.
(d) The house of Mary Magdalene.

2. What happened to Pompeii to make it a point of interest?
(a) It was once the most beautiful city in Italy.
(b) It was the original seat of Christianity.
(c) It was the birthplace of Nero.
(d) It was buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

3. What great battle takes place in Chapter 17?
(a) The Civil War.
(b) World War II.
(c) A battle between the English sailors and American crewmen.
(d) The French Revolution.

4. What did the preachers on board the ship tell young Jack that turtles will do in Chapter 47?
(a) Run.
(b) All of the answers are correct.
(c) Sing.
(d) Talk.

5. Where does Twain finally find pretty foreign women?
(a) Italy.
(b) Norway.
(c) Spain.
(d) Greece.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the travelers swim?

2. What are the great attractions in Genoa?

3. What do the pilgrims hand out in Magdala?

4. How many marble statues does the Cathedral of Milan claim?

5. How does Twain describe the streets of Genoa?

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