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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The excursionists are burned out on travel by the time they reach which Italian city?
(a) Venice.
(b) Milan.
(c) Rome.
(d) Florence.

2. What is the name of the renowned burial ground for romantically famous people in France?
(a) Pere la Chaise.
(b) Rue de la Temps.
(c) Arc de Triomphe.
(d) Bois de Boulogne.

3. Of what country does Twain say the Moors are afraid?
(a) Italy.
(b) France.
(c) Spain.
(d) Egypt.

4. What does Twain love about Tangier?
(a) Its women.
(b) Its climate.
(c) Its name.
(d) Its foreignness.

5. Twain is sick of whom in Chapter 27?
(a) St. Germaine.
(b) His cabinmate.
(c) The British judge.
(d) Michelangelo.

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

7. For what does Twain compliment the French?
(a) Their fabulous cuisine.
(b) Their amazing architecture.
(c) Their beautiful language.
(d) Their impeccable customer service.

8. What is the name of the tightrope walker introduced to Twain and the group?
(a) Charles Blondind.
(b) Jardin Mabille.
(c) Pierre Abelard.
(d) Count Luigi.

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

10. What about the French can Twain not tolerate?
(a) Their broken English.
(b) Their insistence on quick meals.
(c) Their rudeness.
(d) Their lack of hygiene.

11. What is the problem with the bartender in the bar advertising "ALL MANNER OF AMERICAN DRINKS ARTISTICALLY PREPARED HERE"?
(a) He can't understand the group's American colloquialisms.
(b) He is deaf.
(c) He is blind.
(d) He can't make a single American drink.

12. What does Twain tell the group of poor people to do?
(a) Find a place to hide.
(b) Visit a shelter.
(c) Rob a church.
(d) Eat the pigeon food.

13. Heloise is sent to where?
(a) Lyons.
(b) A convent.
(c) Montmartre.
(d) Versailles.

14. How does Twain describe the streets of Genoa?
(a) Like pig sties.
(b) Wide and open.
(c) Like caves.
(d) Dirty and disgusting.

15. What is the name of the massive display that the group views in Paris?
(a) The International Exhibition.
(b) The Grande Parisian Exhibition.
(c) The Exhibition de France.
(d) The Golden Spirit Exhibition.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which cities does Twain admit not even taking notes?

2. What does Twain see that fills him with lust?

3. What does the ship offer for entertainment?

4. Who once told the story of Pompeii?

5. What is the name of the cave in which it is said that dogs go to sleep and never wake up?

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