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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is the Mississippi River according to Chapter 1?
(a) 750 miles.
(b) 2,300 miles.
(c) 300 miles.
(d) 1,300 miles.

2. Why did the pilot of the boat where Twain was on in Chapter 19 get in trouble?
(a) He did not navigate a turn the proper way.
(b) He refused to slow down.
(c) He tried to hit Twain.
(d) For not stopping at a specific point.

3. What is a bluff reef?
(a) A reef composed of wood.
(b) A sunken boat.
(c) A reef hidden under the water.
(d) A small inconsequential reef.

4. What did people think of Bixby's maneuver in Chapter 7?
(a) It would take several hours.
(b) It would be easy.
(c) It would fail.
(d) It would be hard, but possible.

5. What did Twain describe in Chapter 30?
(a) His first novel.
(b) A boat exploding.
(c) A sunrise on the river.
(d) A sunset on the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Twain trace back the towns in Chapter 23 to?

2. What was Twain happy to see still being there in Chapter 25?

3. What was the name of the pilot in Twain's story in Chapter 14?

4. Who told Marquette that the Mississippi was dangerous?

5. Who was the first settler to see the Mississippi?

(see the answer key)

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