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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did the men treat Huck after finding him?
(a) With respect.
(b) Without mercy.
(c) Harshly.
(d) Rough, but good natured.

3. Who told Twain about the gambler who wanted to do business with him in Chapter 36?
(a) A cook.
(b) A professor.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) A geologist.

4. What institution did Twain describe the architecture of in Chapter 40?
(a) Tribunals.
(b) Hospital.
(c) Educational.
(d) The governor's mention.

5. How long would the Mississippi be if it was in a straight line?
(a) 975 miles.
(b) 595 miles.
(c) 235 miles.
(d) 675 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What weather accompanied Twain during his travels in Chapter 51?

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

3. What did the steamboat pilots have to do to navigate the Mississippi according to Chapter 9?

4. What was special about the pilot in Twain's story in Chapter 11?

5. Where did Marquette come from when he explored the Mississippi junction in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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