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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. What title did Twain give Melbourne?

2. Where was Ed from?

3. What did Twain see in Wauganu?

4. Where was the Englishman on the ship from?

5. How did Twain get to the hunt he went to see?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Twain talk to a missionary about from India?

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

3. What did Twain like to discuss with others at dinnertime on the ship?

4. What kind of hunt did Twain watch, and how did he feel about it?

5. What were the first major industries in Australia?

6. Why did Twain like talking to the Englishman on the ship?

7. How did Twain describe the Flora?

8. Why didn't Twain get to see much of Tasmania?

9. How did Twain win a watch while on the ship?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Technology was a huge theme in this book. What are some places where this theme appeared, and how did Twain feel about technology in those places?

Essay Topic 2

How did Twain's distinct style show in this autobiographical account, and how did this affect the tone and believability of the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

How did Twain feel about his native country after this trip, and what particular parts of this trip led to this feeling?

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