Question 1

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Twain's caravan stops at a fountain for a rest period on its way to Damascus. What observation does Twain make at this fountain, and how does it make him feel?

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Question 2

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The group finally reaches Damascus. How do the citizens of Damascus feel about Christians and why?

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Question 3

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Despite many precautions, what disease does Twain contract, and what are his theories on how he contracted it?

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Question 4

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The men come upon young Jack on the verge of destroying an innocent turtle. What is Jack's issue with the turtle, and what does that tell you about Jack's personality?

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Question 5

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Question 6

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Describe some of the historical areas that the group can see from the hill 1,200 feet above the Lake of Galilee.

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Question 7

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Question 8

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Question 9

I Heard the Owl Call My Name

I Heard The Owl Call My Name

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Question 10

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Why does Twain use an advertisement, rather than his own words, to describe the grand excursion?

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Question 11

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In Chapter 2, Twain's excitement about the trip is abundantly clear. He visits the registration office frequently for numerous reasons. Do you think his excitement is only because of the upcoming journey, or do you think there are other factors?

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Question 12

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What is his first impression of the people of the Azores, and why do you think he feels the way he does about them?

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Question 13

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Twain has a moment of questioned faith in Chapter 6. What inspires this questioning? Is he questioning his faith or the object? Why does he question at all?

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Question 14

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

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Question 15

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Describe the scene with the kid gloves. What do you think bothers Twain the most about this situation?

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Question 16

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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?

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Question 17

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Twain and his friends finally reach France. However, their first stop, Marseille, is fraught with problems. What are some of them?

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Question 18

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Twain is a bit contradictory in his opinions of the French. Outline Twain's opinions and theorize why he might feel that way.

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Question 19

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Describe Twain's Parisian quest and its result.

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Question 20

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Question 21

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Describe Twain's experience at Bois de Boulogne. Compare/contrast this experience with Twain's overall experience in France.

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Question 22

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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?

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Question 23

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Compare/contrast Versailles with Faubourg St. Antoine.

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Question 24

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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?

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Question 25

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What particularly gruesome item is the group confronted with when it visits the Cathedral of Milan? How does Twain react to this artifact and why?

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