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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 49 | Chapter 50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the trip to Damascus have to be made in two days?
(a) Three of the men will not travel on the sabbath.
(b) Twain is stricken with a strange premonition.
(c) Twain's group is not properly prepared.
(d) Three of the men are ill and must rest.

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

3. What is the best thing to see in Smyrna?
(a) Mount Pegus.
(b) Polycarp's tomb.
(c) One of the Seven Apocalyptic Churches.
(d) Ephesus.

4. What holiday is celebrated aboard the ship?
(a) Easter.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Independence Day.

5. In Chapter 41, where were the travelers originally planning to travel first?
(a) Baalbek.
(b) Damascus.
(c) Mt. Carmel.
(d) Beirut.

Short Answer Questions

1. Due to Italy's tenuous financial state, Twain is confused by its what?

2. What is the one thing the travelers can do to be permitted to enter the mosque?

3. Why can't the travelers enter the Moorish mosque?

4. How much did the boat driver want to take the group on a tour of the body of water in which they are swimming?

5. How is the the American consul general of Tangier introduced?

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