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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. What does Twain say that Venice looks like?
(a) A magnificent city of influence.
(b) A contradiction in terms.
(c) A confusing, winding conundrum.
(d) A neglected poverty pit.

2. Twain says the color the gondolas are painted the color of ___________.
(a) Mourning.
(b) Royalty.
(c) Romance.
(d) Lust.

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

4. What does the driver in Chapter 21 suck on for about an hour?
(a) A cigar stub.
(b) His pinkie finger.
(c) A mint.
(d) A grass blade.

5. Who does Twain claim founded the city later replaced by Babylon?
(a) Nimrod.
(b) Noah.
(c) Nehemiah.
(d) Nicodemus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the travelers swim?

2. How do the passengers of the ship track Twain's progress when he sneaks ashore in Athens?

3. What happens to Twain in Florence when he gets lost and asks guards for directions?

4. What does Twain contract in Chapter 45?

5. What does the guard in Chapter 49 have in his possession?

(see the answer key)

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