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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-16 | Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long does it take for Twain to find out which girl saw him naked as a boy?
(a) 46 years.
(b) 26 years.
(c) 16 years.
(d) 36 years.

3. Which of Twain's famous characters was inspired by Tom Blankenship?
(a) Huckleberry Finn.
(b) Tom Sawyer.
(c) The Pauper.
(d) Injun Joe.

4. How much was Twain paid for his story about the boy sliding into the party with his pajamas on?
(a) $100.
(b) $50.
(c) $75.
(d) $25.

5. How does Twain hope to write?
(a) Freely.
(b) Beautifully.
(c) Inspiringly.
(d) Truly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Twain notice when he wrote his autobiography in pen?

2. How does Twain describe his mother?

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

4. How did the person who Twain tricked into seeing a minstrel show react?

5. How did Twain become the star of a hypnotist show?

(see the answer key)

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