Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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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. How did Wawn make his money?

2. What kind of trees were available in Horsham?

3. What kind of people were sent to Tasmania?

4. What did Twain compare the weather in Sydney to?

5. What did people like to hunt in Australia?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Twain win a watch while on the ship?

2. What did Twain do in Christchurch?

3. Why did Twain like talking to the Englishman on the ship?

4. What was the story of Sir Roger?

5. What happened in Ballaratt, and what did this cause?

6. How was Australia founded?

7. How did Twain describe the Flora?

8. Who was Mr. Blank, and how did Twain feel about him?

9. What did Twain like to discuss with others at dinnertime on the ship?

10. Why was Twain not able to tour Honolulu?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why did Twin choose to take this trip, and what changed in his life because of this decision?

Essay Topic 2

Why did Twain say India was the most fascinating country, and what were the affects of this opinion?

Essay Topic 3

This book takes place in a few different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affected the course of the narrative. Why might Twain have chosen these particular places for his trip around the world?

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