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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. How old is Twain's mother when she dies?
(a) 89.
(b) 69.
(c) 99.
(d) 79.

2. How does Twain describe his mother?
(a) A woman with a small body and huge heart.
(b) A woman who loved too much to know better.
(c) A woman with strict way and a tender heart.
(d) A woman with a heart of gold and a fist of iron.

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

4. What musical display does Twain talk about after his hypnotist description?
(a) "The Coon Tune Show."
(b) "The Negro Musical Show."
(c) "The Rag Time Extravaganza."
(d) "The Slave Jive Show."

5. Of what ailment did a faith doctor cure Twain's mother?
(a) A stomach pain.
(b) A toothache.
(c) A headache.
(d) A fever.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kinds of animals are not allowed by Twain's mother?

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

3. Where was Twain born?

4. Why does Twain not get very close to his older siblings?

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

(see the answer key)

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