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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what court did Twain's father take a position in 1847?
(a) Surrogate Court.
(b) Supreme Court.
(c) Appellate Court.
(d) Appeals Court.

2. To what does Twain compare writing his autobiography?
(a) Walking through memories.
(b) Painting a picture.
(c) Keeping a journal.
(d) Writing love letters.

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

4. What did Twain like most about Higbie?
(a) His strange accent.
(b) His sense of humor.
(c) His thick beard.
(d) His poor spelling.

5. What did Twain do to trick a phrenologist?
(a) Changed the color of his hair.
(b) Lied about his age.
(c) Gave a fake name.
(d) Paid extra money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did Twain accidentally copy in his book about his sailing trip around the world?

2. How did the person who Twain tricked into seeing a minstrel show react?

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

4. What does Twain say protected him from his gullible nature?

5. Who did Twain trick into seeing a minstrel show?

(see the answer key)

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