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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. How did Twain get to Mauritius?
(a) They sailed on a ship.
(b) They took a train.
(c) They rode on a carriage.
(d) They walked on foot.

2. What did Twain get sick with in India?
(a) The flu.
(b) A bronchial cough.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) A venerial disease.

3. What did Twain say women wore too much of at Scandal Point?
(a) Silk.
(b) Jewelry.
(c) Make up.
(d) Clothing.

4. What about the temples in Benares did Twain like best?
(a) The gods.
(b) The candles.
(c) The hymns.
(d) The prayers.

5. How did Twain describe the water in the river that ran through Benares?
(a) Crystal Clear.
(b) Polluted.
(c) Winding.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the river in Benares called?

2. What was Calcutta known as?

3. What was the name of the ship Twain took to Ceylon?

4. What surrounded Jeypore?

5. What did Indian children have little time for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Twain not see all he wanted in Calcutta?

2. Who was Ramzam and what happened to him?

3. Why did Twain dismiss Manuel?

4. What happened to Suttee widows?

5. Why did Twain go to Baroda?

6. Who controlled Mauritius, and how was the island affected?

7. What did the people in Benares use the river for and why?

8. Who were the Thuggees, and how did Twain know about them?

9. What did Twain's family really love about India?

10. How did Twain describe the Taj Mahal?

(see the answer keys)

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