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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 31-45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did pilots use to perform the task described in Chapter 12?
(a) Long ropes from the shore.
(b) Small boats.
(c) Buoy.
(d) Steel lines.

2. Why was the Mississippi River attractive for people?
(a) People found it savage, lonely and desolate.
(b) People found it relaxing and quiet.
(c) People found it refreshing.
(d) People found it scary and exiting.

3. What saint did Twain mention in Chapter 42?
(a) Saint Catherine.
(b) Saint Margaret.
(c) Saint Anne.
(d) Saint Sophie.

4. Who did Twain befriend on the steamboat from Cincinnati?
(a) The pilot.
(b) The mecanic.
(c) The night watchman.
(d) The captain.

5. Why were passengers not allowed on board during the special events in Chapter 16?
(a) So the boat would be safer.
(b) So the boat would be ready to burn.
(c) So the boat would be better looking.
(d) So the boat would be lighter.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the story of the man who tried to rescue his wife during a steamboat accident end?

2. What boat did Twain say exploded in Chapter 37?

3. Why did the pilot of the boat where Twain was on in Chapter 19 get in trouble?

4. What was the main quality good pilots needed to have according to Twain in Chapter 13?

5. What did Twain say was profitable before, but were later hardly worth anything?

(see the answer key)

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