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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Twain say his intimates rarely see in him?
(a) His insecurity.
(b) His spirituality.
(c) His genius.
(d) His kindness.

2. What did Orion buy when he moved back to Hannibal?
(a) A grocery store.
(b) A newspaper.
(c) A saloon.
(d) A hotel.

3. What does Twain say his mother thought of the trouble he caused as a boy?
(a) She liked it.
(b) She expected it.
(c) She hated it.
(d) She was confused by it.

4. Of what ailment did a faith doctor cure Twain's mother?
(a) A stomach pain.
(b) A headache.
(c) A fever.
(d) A toothache.

5. How much money would lecturers make each night?
(a) $200.
(b) $100.
(c) $150.
(d) $250.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Olivia do the first time she heard Twain swear?

3. How did Harte survive financially at the end of his life?

4. What does Twain do with his daily dose of pain killer?

5. What does Twain contrast lecturing with?

(see the answer key)

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