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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XXVI - XXXI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the term Gentiles used to describe?
(a) The name given to the Mormons by tourists.
(b) The name the Mormons give to people who do not follow their religion.
(c) The name given to the Indians by the Mormons.
(d) The name given to tourists by Mormons who stop through their town.

2. As they are having breakfast, what does Slade offer the narrator?
(a) The last two eggs.
(b) The first cup of coffee.
(c) The first two eggs.
(d) The last cup of coffee.

3. What is it about English that Twain is studying?
(a) The evolution of English as a non-diversified language.
(b) The evolution of English as a diversified language.
(c) The stunted gwoth of English as a diversified language.
(d) The stunted growth of English as a non-diversified language.

4. How long does the mining crew spend digging a shaft in their newly claimed mountainside?
(a) Two months.
(b) One week.
(c) A few weeks.
(d) Four months.

5. What kind of weapon does the narrator carry?
(a) A large 7-shot gun.
(b) A small 5-shot gun.
(c) A large 5-shot gun.
(d) A small 7-shot gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many friends does the narrator take along with him to mine for silver?

2. Where was Slade born?

3. Where does the narrator finally enjoy a great breakfast?

4. What is the author's goal in Roughing It?

5. According to the narrator, how are the profits of the mining industry in Nevada glorified?

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