The Autobiography of Mark Twain | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Introduction | Preface

1. What did Twain notice when he wrote his autobiography in pen?

It was too literary.

2. How was Twain recording his autobiography when he died?

He dictated to a secretary.

3. When did Twain say his publishers could release his ideas on God and religion?

2006.

4. When does Twain want his book to be published?

After his death.

5. To what does Twain compare writing his autobiography?

Writing love letters.

6. How does Twain hope to write?

Freely.

Chapters 1-2 | Chapters 3-4

1. Where was Twain born?

Missouri.

2. How does Twain describe his uncle's farm?

Heavenly.

3. What is the name of the slave that inspired Jim in Huckleberry Finn?

Uncle Daniel.

4. What does Twain bring home from caves as a young boy?

Bats.

5. Of what ailment did a faith doctor cure Twain's mother?

A toothache.

6. How old was...
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