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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 59-62.

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) Fox.
(d) Bear.

2. What does Twain think a writer should own for all time?
(a) The first edition of his work.
(b) The credit for his work.
(c) The copyright of his work.
(d) The title right to his work.

3. How much money did Twain live on while writing "The Innocents Abroad"?
(a) $24 a week.
(b) $12 a week.
(c) $36 a week.
(d) $48 a week.

4. In what did Twain try to invest?
(a) Poetry books.
(b) Patents.
(c) Inventions.
(d) Stock markets.

5. What does Twain say he has always had a talent for?
(a) Writing.
(b) Making enemies.
(c) Making friends.
(d) Being swindled.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money had Grant's book made before he died?

2. What did Twain decide to keep a secret from his family?

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

4. What did Olivia do the first time she heard Twain swear?

5. What did Twain once give a man in jail?

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