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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. Who did Twain trick into seeing a minstrel show?
(a) His mother.
(b) His preacher.
(c) His wife.
(d) His sister.

2. What did Twain do to trick a phrenologist?
(a) Lied about his age.
(b) Paid extra money.
(c) Gave a fake name.
(d) Changed the color of his hair.

3. How old was Twain when he had his first crush on a girl?
(a) 9.
(b) 10.
(c) 11.
(d) 12.

4. How does Twain feel about his ancestry?
(a) Embarrassed.
(b) Amused.
(c) Vain.
(d) Confused.

5. What did Twain notice when he wrote his autobiography in pen?
(a) It was too literary.
(b) It took too long for him to write.
(c) He strayed from the facts.
(d) It was hard to read.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where was Dr. Peake from?

3. Which of Twain's famous characters was inspired by Tom Blankenship?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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