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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 happens to Twain on his first day of school?
(a) He is whipped.
(b) He is teased.
(c) He is put ahead a few classes.
(d) He is sent home.

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

3. What was the name of Twain's older brother?
(a) Orrin.
(b) Orlan.
(c) Orion.
(d) Orville.

4. What does Twain contrast lecturing with?
(a) Reading.
(b) Acting.
(c) Presenting.
(d) Writing.

5. What did Twain hope to do after returning from his trip around the world?
(a) Give more lectures.
(b) Create his own magazine.
(c) Be promoted.
(d) Write a book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Twain's famous characters was inspired by Tom Blankenship?

2. Who did Twain see in person that made him very happy?

3. What character is Twain supposed to be in his sister's play?

4. How does Twain describe his older brother?

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

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