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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the person pretending to be Sir Roger finally admit his hoax?

2. What kind of hunt did Twain go to see?

3. What kind of expenditures did Twain discuss?

4. Where did Twain go to see a hunt?

5. Where did Twain go after his time in Australia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Twain do in Christchurch?

2. What did Twain first see when he landed at Australia?

3. What was Twain's first impression of the culture in Australia, and why was he surprised by this?

4. What did Twain discuss with two men on a train in Australia?

5. How was Australia founded?

6. What were the first major industries in Australia?

7. How did Twain describe Melbourne?

8. Who was Mr. Blank, and how did Twain feel about him?

9. How did Twain learn about New Zealand before visiting there?

10. What did the Maharajah do to provide entertainment on the ship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why did Twin choose to take this trip, and what changed in his life because of this decision?

Essay Topic 2

What were some of the main differences noted between India and America, and how were these differences displayed in the book?

Essay Topic 3

How did Twain's relationship with his wife and daughter change and progress over the course of this trip? What clues were given to the deepness of their relationship, and how do these change the feeling of the book?

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