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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Twain love about the person who died in 1907?
(a) His honesty.
(b) His accent.
(c) His compassion.
(d) His stories.

2. What does Twain think could have happened if the person who died in 1907 had some education?
(a) He could have taught at colleges.
(b) He could have been a famous writer.
(c) He could have been a successful business man.
(d) He could have delivered great sermons.

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

4. What did Twain decide to do after becoming a local celebrity?
(a) Teach seminars.
(b) Take photographs.
(c) Write a book.
(d) Give lectures.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Henry die?

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

4. What did phrenologists tell people about?

5. Which of the following is NOT a game in which Twain escaped a trap set for him?

(see the answer key)

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