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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 character is Twain supposed to be in his sister's play?
(a) A cowboy.
(b) A bear.
(c) An Indian.
(d) A cougar.

2. How old was Twain when he began smoking?
(a) 9.
(b) 11.
(c) 15.
(d) 13.

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

4. What does Twain say his mother thought of the trouble he caused as a boy?
(a) She was confused by it.
(b) She liked it.
(c) She hated it.
(d) She expected it.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where was Dr. Peake from?

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

5. Why did Twain resign from the Civil War?

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