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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long did Twain stop writing after his wife died?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 4 years.

2. What did an innkeeper do that made Twain so happy?
(a) Gave him a room for free.
(b) Used vulgar language in front of the minister.
(c) Recognized the minister.
(d) Confessed his sins in the lobby.

3. What did Jean die from?
(a) Cholera.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Epilepsy.
(d) Dysentery.

4. What does Twain say he has always had a talent for?
(a) Writing.
(b) Being swindled.
(c) Making friends.
(d) Making enemies.

5. Which of Twain's books did Webster stall on publishing?
(a) "A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court."
(b) "The Hopping Frog."
(c) "The Prince and the Pauper."
(d) "The Reign of King George."

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Twain agree to without really reading?

2. How did Suzy describe her father's language?

3. What did Olivia die from?

4. What country granted Twain an honorary degree while talking about his vanity?

5. Why was Twain so derisive in his speech about Bret Harte?

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