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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Twain name the pilot who came to take his shift after Bixby?
(a) Mr. W.
(b) Mr. R.
(c) Mr. P.
(d) Mr. T.

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

3. What did Twain have to learn besides the physical markers on the Mississippi?
(a) How high the river was at any given time.
(b) How high the boat was to avoid bridges.
(c) To read maps.
(d) To follow the light on the shore.

4. What woman did Twain borrow accounts from in Chapter 29?
(a) Mrs. Ruppert.
(b) Mrs. Trollope.
(c) Mrs. Ruth.
(d) Mrs. Troll.

5. How did the man in competition with Twain for a girl became a hero to her?
(a) He bought her a ring.
(b) He almost died.
(c) He offered her a horse.
(d) He joined the army.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Twain befriend on the steamboat from Cincinnati?

2. What did the pilot find to be a silly game?

3. How long did Twain stay with his brother before his death?

4. Who borrowed money from everyone in Chapter 17?

5. Who was doing the depth measurement according to Chapter 28?

(see the answer key)

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