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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Twain see steamboat pilots in Chapter 14?
(a) As the freest men in America.
(b) As prisoners to the Union.
(c) As the freeest men on the boat.
(d) As prisoners to the boat owners.

3. What was the main quality good pilots needed to have according to Twain in Chapter 13?
(a) Attention.
(b) Memory.
(c) Quick reflexes.
(d) Patiences.

4. How long were steamboat pilots shifts?
(a) 4 hours.
(b) 12 hours.
(c) 8 hours.
(d) 6 hours.

5. What was the name of the man in competition with Twain for a girl?
(a) Harry.
(b) Tom.
(c) Tim.
(d) Stan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Twain discover after talking with the pilot in Chapter 24?

2. How much money did the measures discussed by Twain in Chapter 28 save per load of cargo?

3. What was the name of the pilot in Twain's story in Chapter 14?

4. How did the men treat Huck after finding him?

5. What did the gang in Chapter 29 steal?

(see the answer key)

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