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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. What is the name of the boy who came to stay with Twain's family when he was 15?
(a) Panther.
(b) Wolf.
(c) Bear.
(d) Fox.

2. What is the name of the slave that inspired Jim in Huckleberry Finn?
(a) Uncle Daniel.
(b) Preacher Dave.
(c) Brother Dan.
(d) Father David.

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

4. What did Twain once give a man in jail?
(a) Matches.
(b) A knife.
(c) A cigarette.
(d) Some food.

5. How old was Twain when he met the hypnotist?
(a) 15.
(b) 17.
(c) 16.
(d) 18.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Twain resign from the Civil War?

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

3. What did Twain like most about Higbie?

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

5. How does Twain describe his older brother?

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