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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Twain get to Mauritius?
(a) They took a train.
(b) They sailed on a ship.
(c) They rode on a carriage.
(d) They walked on foot.

2. How did Twain feel about riding the animal in Baroda?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Hesitant.
(c) Excited.
(d) Upset.

3. What God did Twain see in Chapter LIII?
(a) Taf.
(b) Tak.
(c) Taw.
(d) Taj.

4. What did Twain compare the Taj Mahal to?
(a) Niagara Falls.
(b) The Empire State Building.
(c) The White House.
(d) Arlington.

5. Why was the person in India murdered?
(a) Because she had an affair.
(b) He betrayed his family.
(c) For her jewelry.
(d) She was mistaken for someone else.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Thuggees enjoy doing?

2. What animal from the mountain did Twain describe in detail?

3. What was Manuel's occupation?

4. What mountain did Twain see in Darjeeling?

5. What did Twain say was good in Port Louis?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Twain and his family do while traveling through the mountains?

2. Who was Ramzam and what happened to him?

3. What was locked up in Indian Palaces, and what did Twain think about that?

4. What did Twain have to do to get sleeping compartments on the train?

5. What did Twain say about Government House?

6. How did Twain describe the Taj Mahal?

7. What was the Black Hole, and what was it famous for?

8. Who were the Thuggees, and how did Twain know about them?

9. Who controlled Mauritius, and how was the island affected?

10. What did Twain like visiting in Benares?

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