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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Twain recording his autobiography when he died?
(a) He wrote with a quill pen.
(b) He dictated to a secretary.
(c) He wrote with pencil on scraps of paper.
(d) He wrote with a typewriter.

2. What kinds of animals are not allowed by Twain's mother?
(a) Wounded.
(b) Wild.
(c) Rabid.
(d) Caged.

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

4. What does Twain do with his daily dose of pain killer?
(a) Pours it out the window.
(b) Feeds it to the cat.
(c) Takes it obediently.
(d) Gives it to his brother.

5. How does Twain hope to write?
(a) Beautifully.
(b) Truly.
(c) Freely.
(d) Inspiringly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of epidemic spread through the town when Twain was 10?

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

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

4. How old was Twain when he had his first crush on a girl?

5. How much was Twain paid for his story about the boy sliding into the party with his pajamas on?

(see the answer key)

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