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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Harte's first name?

2. What made Twain a local celebrity?

3. What character is Twain supposed to be in his sister's play?

4. Where was Twain sent on assignment while working in Sacramento?

5. What was Harte's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Twain's pet peeves?

2. What did Suzy's family do when they heard she was sick?

3. Who published "Huckleberry Finn," and how successful was it?

4. What happened to the newspaper in San Francisco who told Twain to resign?

5. What did Twain hear a man say at a banquet, and how did he feel about it?

6. How did Twain feel about the biography Suzy wrote about him?

7. What is Twain's opinion of Jim Gillis?

8. How did Twain get people to come to his first lecture?

9. What did Twain do with the money he found on the street?

10. What does Twain say about Murat Halsted?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Death and mortality were two integral themes in Twain's life. What are some of the key examples of these theme, and how did the presence of this themes affect the main characters?

Essay Topic 2

Love is a very important theme and motivating factor in this book. Which characters are most affected by this theme? Which relationships are the most significant to the plot and why?

Essay Topic 3

Each of Twain's siblings had very different characteristics and personalities. What are the defining features of each of the siblings, and how did his/her individuality affect the course of the plot?

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