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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where do the travelers visit in Chapter 20?
2. Twain says the color the gondolas are painted the color of ___________.
3. What is the name of the tightrope walker introduced to Twain and the group?
4. What is the name of the ship?
5. What does Twain say about Italian men in Chapter 20?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. Twain feels intellectually and culturally insecure in Venice. Describe why a tour guide furthers these insecurities.
3. Compare/contrast American and European work ethics, as described by Twain in Chapter 19.
4. 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?
5. On a visit to the Capuchin Convent, the group is led into a vault decorated with the bones of ancient deceased monks. What is it about this vault that so fascinates Twain?
6. Describe the scene with the kid gloves. What do you think bothers Twain the most about this situation?
7. 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?
8. The ancient city of Pompeii was buried under an eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Twain imagines what the lives of the people of Pompeii must have been like and wonders whether U.S. history would be correctly reported if something similar occurred in the United States. What do you think prompts Twain to wonder such a thing?
9. Venice is a city of many stories and legends. Describe the legend of the patron saint of Venice, St. Mark.
10. Describe Twain's Parisian quest and its result.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Based upon the advertisement at the beginning of the story, what do you think the passengers' expectations were? Do you think they were met? If not, what do you think specifically disappointed them and why? Do you think this was a case of false advertising? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the travelers' attitude toward tour guides. Why do they rename the guides? Do you think it is genuinely for ease of pronunciation, or do you think they feel a need to depersonalize the person guiding their every move? Why? Is it something you would expect from an American? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
The ship is quarantined at or away from the dock more often than not. What is the reason for this? Do you believe it is a necessary precaution? Why or why not? How do the passengers react? When some sneak off the boat to visit the country anyway, do you feel their act is immoral, if not reckless? Why or why not?
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