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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter I-IX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is it that the narrator envies the most about his brother's new job?
(a) The money.
(b) The hours.
(c) The status.
(d) The social advantages.

2. What is noted as particularly impressive about the style of the book?
(a) Only its longevity.
(b) Only its descriptions.
(c) Only its vocabulary.
(d) Its vocabulary, descriptions, and longevity.

3. Where does the author start out on his journey?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) St. Louis.
(c) Kansas City.
(d) San Diego.

4. What aspects of nature will be discussed in Roughing It?
(a) The transformation of man by nature.
(b) The destruction of man by nature.
(c) The transformation of nature by man.
(d) The destruction of nature by man.

5. How many miles of mail service does the owner of the Division Superintendent oversee?
(a) Three hundred and fifty.
(b) One hundred and fifty.
(c) Two hundred and fifty.
(d) Four hundred and fifty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job has the narrator's brother been given for the state of Nevada?

2. What is the narrative of Roughing It?

3. What is Twain examining in Roughing It?

4. What prevents the author from attaining his goal?

5. What is the tone of the book?

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