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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 45-60.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the pilot in Twain's story in Chapter 14?
(a) Robert.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Mark.

2. How much money did the measures discussed by Twain in Chapter 28 save per load of cargo?
(a) $162,000
(b) $16,000
(c) $12,000
(d) $62,000

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

4. What did Twain give to a bum as a child according to Chapter 56?
(a) Clothes.
(b) Matches.
(c) Food.
(d) Money.

5. What did the gang in Chapter 29 steal?
(a) Food.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Horses.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the job of Twain's friend in Chapter 31?

2. What did Twain say steamboats were vastly superior to in Chapter 38?

3. What was the nickname of the trainees on Twain's new boat in Chapter 18?

4. What did Twain find disgusting in Chapter 45?

5. What did Twain miss, according to Chapter 44?

(see the answer key)

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