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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. Of what ailment did a faith doctor cure Twain's mother?
(a) A fever.
(b) A toothache.
(c) A headache.
(d) A stomach pain.

2. How old was Twain when he first went to school?
(a) 8.
(b) 7.
(c) 6.
(d) 9.

3. Which of Twain's famous characters was inspired by Tom Blankenship?
(a) Injun Joe.
(b) The Pauper.
(c) Huckleberry Finn.
(d) Tom Sawyer.

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

5. On what river did Twain desperately want to travel?
(a) The Amazon.
(b) The Mississippi.
(c) The Thames.
(d) The Ganges.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Twain born?

2. What was the name of Twain's older brother?

3. How does Twain describe his uncle's farm?

4. How did Henry die?

5. What did Twain like most about Higbie?

(see the answer key)

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