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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 find had improved in New Orleans in Chapter 41?
(a) The lights.
(b) The water system.
(c) The public parks.
(d) The hygiene.

2. How did the story of the man who tried to rescue his wife during a steamboat accident end?
(a) They both survived.
(b) The man killed his wife on accident.
(c) They both died.
(d) The woman killed her husband on accident.

3. What was required on boats at night according to Chapter 10?
(a) Lookouts.
(b) Lanterns.
(c) Two bridge officers.
(d) Guard rails.

4. Why was Twain on a different boat than the one he started he training on in Chapter 18?
(a) He was writing an article.
(b) He was fired.
(c) He was loaned out.
(d) He resigned form the other boat.

5. Why were passengers not allowed on board during the special events in Chapter 16?
(a) So the boat would be ready to burn.
(b) So the boat would be better looking.
(c) So the boat would be lighter.
(d) So the boat would be safer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What town was next to the area Twain wrote had been important to the Union in Chapter 26?

2. How long were steamboat pilots shifts?

3. What did the man try to teach Twain about in Chapter 30?

4. Why did the gambler make it big?

5. How long would the Mississippi be if it was in a straight line?

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