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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 changed Twain's life in Chapter 21?
(a) Peace.
(b) His marriage.
(c) War.
(d) The train.

2. Why was the Mississippi River attractive for people?
(a) People found it scary and exiting.
(b) People found it refreshing.
(c) People found it savage, lonely and desolate.
(d) People found it relaxing and quiet.

3. What is a bluff reef?
(a) A reef hidden under the water.
(b) A sunken boat.
(c) A small inconsequential reef.
(d) A reef composed of wood.

4. What was the nickname of the trainees on Twain's new boat in Chapter 18?
(a) Baby.
(b) Cub.
(c) Pup.
(d) Kid.

5. What part of the river did Twain write about in Chapter 25?
(a) Bridges.
(b) The shores.
(c) Harbors.
(d) Islands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Twain's friend when he saw the body of the second soldier?

2. What was the name of the town from which the two feuding families were from?

3. What did Twain try to do in Chapter 22, but failed?

4. Who did Twain's friend want his money to go to?

5. Who had to stay awake for the whole trip, according to Twain in Chapter 28?

(see the answer key)

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