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

2. What happens to Twain on his first day of school?
(a) He is whipped.
(b) He is put ahead a few classes.
(c) He is teased.
(d) He is sent home.

3. What did Twain once give a man in jail?
(a) Some food.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) A knife.
(d) Matches.

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 describe his uncle's farm?
(a) Open.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Heavenly.
(d) Remarkable.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Twain feel about his ancestry?

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

5. Where did Twain's older brother work?

(see the answer key)

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