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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 43-45.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Twain's father takes what position at a court house in 1847?
(a) Bailiff.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Judge.
(d) Clerk.

3. How does Twain describe his uncle's farm?
(a) Open.
(b) Remarkable.
(c) Heavenly.
(d) Peaceful.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Twain think about people?

2. What was Suzy's sister's name?

3. In what did Twain try to invest?

4. What book did Webb publish for Twain?

5. Why did the minister travel anonymously?

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