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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-21 | Chapters 22-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Twain bring home from caves as a young boy?
(a) Bats.
(b) Mud.
(c) Stalactites.
(d) Cave spiders.

2. How does Twain describe his uncle's farm?
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Remarkable.
(c) Open.
(d) Heavenly.

3. On what river did Twain desperately want to travel?
(a) The Amazon.
(b) The Thames.
(c) The Ganges.
(d) The Mississippi.

4. What was the name of Twain's older brother?
(a) Orrin.
(b) Orville.
(c) Orion.
(d) Orlan.

5. How long does it take for Twain to find out which girl saw him naked as a boy?
(a) 36 years.
(b) 26 years.
(c) 16 years.
(d) 46 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Twain resign from the Civil War?

2. Where did Twain's older brother work?

3. How much was Twain paid for his story about the boy sliding into the party with his pajamas on?

4. What did Twain once give a man in jail?

5. How did Henry die?

(see the answer key)

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