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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why would Twain prefer a wobbly billiards table?
(a) It allows him to practice his skill.
(b) It has provided good times to more people.
(c) It has more character.
(d) He has better chance of winning.

2. How does Twain describe his wife?
(a) She was both calm and passionate.
(b) She was both strict and compassionate.
(c) She was both innocent and worldly.
(d) She was both a girl and a woman.

3. How did Suzy punish herself for hitting her sister?
(a) She skipped dinner.
(b) She gave her sister her favorite doll.
(c) She let her sister hit her back.
(d) She missed a hayride.

4. What was Harte's first name?
(a) Bart.
(b) Burt.
(c) Bret.
(d) Brad.

5. Where did Twain meet the man who died in 1907?
(a) California.
(b) Missouri.
(c) New York.
(d) Tennessee.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Twain compare writing his autobiography?

2. How did Henry die?

3. What does Twain say he never had to work at in his life?

4. Which of Twain's famous characters was inspired by Tom Blankenship?

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

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