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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 53-58.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does it take for Twain to find out which girl saw him naked as a boy?
(a) 26 years.
(b) 46 years.
(c) 36 years.
(d) 16 years.

2. What was the name of the lecture tour?
(a) The Lantrium.
(b) The Lancium.
(c) The Lyceum.
(d) The Lysotstrata.

3. How are Twain and Webster related?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) Webster is Twain's grandson.
(c) Twain is Webster's brother-in-law.
(d) Webster is Twain's nephew.

4. Who owned 9/10 of Twain's company?
(a) Twain.
(b) Bliss.
(c) Grant.
(d) Webster.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kinds of animals are not allowed by Twain's mother?

2. How much was Twain paid for his story about the boy sliding into the party with his pajamas on?

3. What was Harte's first name?

4. How much money did Twain find on the road before his trip to Cincinnati?

5. What made Twain a local celebrity?

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