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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Twain's older brother work?
(a) A printing press.
(b) A newspaper office.
(c) An editor.
(d) A publisher.

2. How did Harte survive financially at the end of his life?
(a) He stole money from friends.
(b) He married a rich widow.
(c) His father left an inheritance.
(d) He borrowed money.

3. What was Harte's occupation?
(a) Legislator.
(b) Miner.
(c) Editor.
(d) Writer.

4. What does Twain say protected him from his gullible nature?
(a) Whisperings in his ear.
(b) Beginner's luck.
(c) Good friends.
(d) God's intervention.

5. When did Twain say his publishers could release his ideas on God and religion?
(a) 1956.
(b) 1886.
(c) 1996.
(d) 2006.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Twain when he began smoking?

2. How did Twain study the human race?

3. Of what ailment did a faith doctor cure Twain's mother?

4. In what court did Twain's father take a position in 1847?

5. How old was Twain when he met the hypnotist?

(see the answer key)

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