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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What happens to Twain on his first day of school?
(a) He is sent home.
(b) He is whipped.
(c) He is put ahead a few classes.
(d) He is teased.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Twain think could have happened if the person who died in 1907 had some education?

2. Where did Twain go after leaving Nevada?

3. What did Twain decide to do after becoming a local celebrity?

4. Why would Twain prefer a wobbly billiards table?

5. How does Twain describe his uncle's farm?

(see the answer key)

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