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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Twain characterize his horse in chapter 8?
(a) Slighlty better.
(b) Much worse.
(c) Much better.
(d) Slightly worse.

2. Which name was given to the pig aboard the steamer that was eventually converted into pork chops?
(a) Porky.
(b) Bob.
(c) Dennis.
(d) Larry.

3. What caused an attractive young woman to think that Twain was drunk in chapter 7?
(a) His walk.
(b) His horse riding.
(c) His speech.
(d) His jokes.

4. What phrase does Twain use to describe the Saturday market in chapter 8?
(a) An extravagant bonanza.
(b) A delightful sight.
(c) A thrilling convention.
(d) An exhilarating spectacle.

5. What did Twain write about the Hawaiian horse traders in chapter 6?
(a) They were dishonest and sold poor horses.
(b) They sold good horses and were reasonable.
(c) They sold poor horses, but were reasonable.
(d) They were dishonest, but sold good horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Twain blame for the bones being left uncovered in the burial ground in chapter 7?

2. What confounded Twain about the sailors in chapter 2?

3. How did Twain describe the Hotel American in chapter 5?

4. How long had Twain gone unshaven when he visited a barber in chapter 4?

5. Which one of the following is not included in Twain's list of a steamer's benefits in chapter 2?

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