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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 35-37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Twain see some Irish boys doing one night after he left Nevada?
(a) Giving alcohol to a baby.
(b) Harassing a policeman.
(c) Killing a dog.
(d) Stoning a Chinese man.

2. Where did Twain's older brother work?
(a) An editor.
(b) A publisher.
(c) A printing press.
(d) A newspaper office.

3. How does Twain describe his older brother?
(a) The most revered and deranged man.
(b) The most happy and alarmed man.
(c) The most confused and innocent man.
(d) The most miserable and hopeful man.

4. What was Harte's occupation?
(a) Legislator.
(b) Miner.
(c) Editor.
(d) Writer.

5. How long does it take for Twain to find out which girl saw him naked as a boy?
(a) 36 years.
(b) 16 years.
(c) 46 years.
(d) 26 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much was Twain paid for his weekly letters while sailing around the world?

2. What happens to Twain on his first day of school?

3. Whom did Twain accidentally copy in his book about his sailing trip around the world?

4. How old was Twain when he had his first crush on a girl?

5. Where outside of California did Twain give lectures?

(see the answer key)

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