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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-21 | Chapters 22-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Twain born?
(a) Florida.
(b) Missouri.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Tennessee.

2. How old was Twain when he had his first crush on a girl?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 11.

3. Why did Twain resign from the Civil War?
(a) He wanted to join the Union.
(b) A shoulder wound.
(c) His mother fell ill.
(d) Fatigue from retreating.

4. How does Twain describe his uncle's farm?
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Open.
(c) Heavenly.
(d) Remarkable.

5. Where was Dr. Peake from?
(a) North Carolina.
(b) Tennessee.
(c) New York.
(d) Virginia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the boy who came to stay with Twain's family when he was 15?

2. How did Higbie get a job?

3. How old was Twain when he met the hypnotist?

4. On what river did Twain desperately want to travel?

5. Of what ailment did a faith doctor cure Twain's mother?

(see the answer key)

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