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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word did Twain use to describe Webster when he first started working for Twain?

2. What kind of people came to the lecture that Fuller set up for Twain?

3. How did Twain find out that Suzy was ill?

4. How are Twain and Webster related?

5. What happened to Olivia when she was 16?

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

There are many different symbols present in this book. What are these symbols, and how did their presence alter the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice is a prevalent theme throughout this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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