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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 31-45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Twain describe in Chapter 30?
(a) His first novel.
(b) A sunrise on the river.
(c) A boat exploding.
(d) A sunset on the river.

2. What did the pilot of the boat in Chapter 19 chase Twain's brother with?
(a) A wet towel.
(b) Coal.
(c) A piece of wood.
(d) A steel bar.

3. What was the steamboat industry replaced by during Twain's lifetime?
(a) Planes.
(b) Sea faring ships.
(c) Trains.
(d) Cars.

4. What was the only thing left of Napoleon?
(a) The foundation.
(b) A chimney.
(c) The roof.
(d) A door.

5. Who was the first settler to see the Mississippi?
(a) de Vama.
(b) DiMaggio.
(c) Cortez.
(d) DeSoto.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Twain think the New Orleans graveyard to be dangerous?

2. Why was Twain on a different boat than the one he started he training on in Chapter 18?

3. What was required on boats at night according to Chapter 10?

4. Why was the Mississippi River attractive for people?

5. What did Twain think of New Orleans graveyards in Chapter 42?

(see the answer key)

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