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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Henry die?
(a) Boiler explosion.
(b) Was shot in the back.
(c) Caught yellow fever.
(d) Drowned in the river.

2. What did Twain see some Irish boys doing one night after he left Nevada?
(a) Stoning a Chinese man.
(b) Giving alcohol to a baby.
(c) Harassing a policeman.
(d) Killing a dog.

3. Why does Twain not get very close to his older siblings?
(a) They are much older than he is.
(b) They do not live long enough.
(c) They move away.
(d) They do not like the dirty games he played.

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

5. Why did Twain resign from the Civil War?
(a) He wanted to join the Union.
(b) A shoulder wound.
(c) Fatigue from retreating.
(d) His mother fell ill.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Twain go after leaving Nevada?

3. Where was Twain born?

4. Where does Twain's father buy up a lot of land before he dies?

5. What was the name of the newspaper Twain wrote for in Nevada?

(see the answer key)

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