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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Twain go after leaving Nevada?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Denver.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) New York.

2. What did the author who Twain accidentally copied say is never a crime?
(a) Reusing old text.
(b) Small amounts of copying.
(c) Enhancing existing ideas.
(d) Unconscious plagiarism.

3. Where outside of California did Twain give lectures?
(a) Oregon.
(b) Nevada.
(c) Arizona.
(d) Washington.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Dr. Newton say he cured Olivia?

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

3. What did Twain hope to do after returning from his trip around the world?

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

5. What was Harte's first name?

(see the answer key)

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