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

2. How does Twain describe his older brother?
(a) The most confused and innocent man.
(b) The most miserable and hopeful man.
(c) The most revered and deranged man.
(d) The most happy and alarmed man.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Twain do with his daily dose of pain killer?

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

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

4. What does Twain bring home from caves as a young boy?

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

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