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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Suzy describe her father's language?
(a) Strong.
(b) Humorous.
(c) Powerful.
(d) Descriptive.

2. What happened to Olivia when she was 16?
(a) She broke her leg.
(b) She fell on some ice.
(c) She got Scarlet Fever.
(d) She had a stroke.

3. How did Olivia help Twain in his writing career?
(a) She gave him ideas.
(b) She pushed him to work harder.
(c) She was his editor.
(d) She was an honest critic.

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

5. What was Harte's first name?
(a) Bart.
(b) Brad.
(c) Bret.
(d) Burt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Twain resign from the Civil War?

2. How much was Twain paid for his story about the boy sliding into the party with his pajamas on?

3. Whom did Twain accidentally copy in his book about his sailing trip around the world?

4. What does Twain contrast lecturing with?

5. How did Higbie get a job?

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