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

2. What story did Twain use his letters to write when he came home from sailing around the world?
(a) "The Innocents Abroad."
(b) "The Journey of the Naive."
(c) "The Lucky Man's Voyage."
(d) "The Poor Man's Expedition."

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

4. What does Twain do with his daily dose of pain killer?
(a) Gives it to his brother.
(b) Pours it out the window.
(c) Feeds it to the cat.
(d) Takes it obediently.

5. Who did Twain see in person that made him very happy?
(a) James Faulkner.
(b) Nathaniel Hawthorne.
(c) Mark Twain.
(d) Charles Dickens.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Twain describe his older brother?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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