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

2. What does Twain contrast lecturing with?
(a) Writing.
(b) Reading.
(c) Acting.
(d) Presenting.

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

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Twain resign from the Civil War?

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

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

4. What was Harte's occupation?

5. Where did Twain go after leaving Nevada?

(see the answer key)

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