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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 boy who came to stay with Twain's family when he was 15?
(a) Bear.
(b) Fox.
(c) Wolf.
(d) Panther.

2. Where does Twain's father buy up a lot of land before he dies?
(a) Tennessee.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Montana.
(d) Florida.

3. Where was Twain born?
(a) Tennessee.
(b) Missouri.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Florida.

4. What does Twain bring home from caves as a young boy?
(a) Mud.
(b) Cave spiders.
(c) Stalactites.
(d) Bats.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What character is Twain supposed to be in his sister's play?

2. How long does it take for Twain to find out which girl saw him naked as a boy?

3. To what does Twain compare writing his autobiography?

4. What is the name of the most famous phrenologist?

5. How does Twain describe his older brother?

(see the answer key)

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