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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why wouldn't Heloise marry Abelard?
(a) She didn't love him.
(b) She didn't want to ruin his career.
(c) She thought he was already married.
(d) She was afraid of him.

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

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

5. What is the first destination?
(a) Grand Caymans.
(b) The Philippines.
(c) The Azores.
(d) Mt. Ararat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much is the doctor charged for a kiss?

2. What does Twain imply the advertising program says?

3. For what does Twain compliment the French?

4. What is the one thing the passengers have in common once the ship sets sail?

5. What does Twain say the Europeans do after work?

Short Essay Questions

1. We are introduced to a character called the Oracle. How did he earn this moniker? How do Twain and his shipmates feel about this man?

2. What is the legend associated with the Grotto Del Cane? From what event did this legend arise?

3. After their visit to Versailles, the travelers return to find that a "great battle" has taken place on the ship, and they have missed the events. What was the battle about, and who were the participants?

4. Venice is a city of many stories and legends. Describe the legend of the patron saint of Venice, St. Mark.

5. Twain and his friends finally reach France. However, their first stop, Marseille, is fraught with problems. What are some of these problems? Do you think that some or all of these problems could have been avoided? Why or why not?

6. What impresses Twain about St. Peter's?

7. The romantic story of Heloise and Abelard is given a large section in Chapter 15. The entire chapter is nearly taken up by the story, despite the focus given to a cemetery. Why do you think Twain chose to include this story?

8. Twain is fascinated with Tangier. Its very foreignness entertains him inestimably. Why do you think Tangier has such an impact on Twain?

9. What observation does Twain make that seems unlikely in the heavily Christian city of Rome?

10. Compare/contrast Twain's first opinion of Venice to his opinion after he arrives at the Grand Canal.

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