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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 35 | Chapter 36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the tour guide in Chapter 35 called famous?
(a) None of the answers is correct.
(b) He saved an important tourist from execution.
(c) He has been a tour guide since he was three.
(d) He is listed in all the popular travel books.

2. What has Twain completely befuddled in Chapter 36?
(a) All of the answers are correct.
(b) The Russian newspaper.
(c) His cabinmate's rambling conversation.
(d) The time changes.

3. Of what country does Twain say the Moors are afraid?
(a) France.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Spain.
(d) Italy.

4. What holiday is celebrated aboard the ship?
(a) Easter.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Independence Day.

5. Who do the travelers drop in on to say hello while they are in Odessa?
(a) Odessa's oldest citizen.
(b) The city's lothario.
(c) The emperor.
(d) The local apothecary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Twain say that the Moors are afraid of a certain country?

2. What is the problem with the bartender in the bar advertising "ALL MANNER OF AMERICAN DRINKS ARTISTICALLY PREPARED HERE"?

3. Who serves as mule attendants?

4. What is the dominant item noticed by Twain and the travelers in the small village?

5. In Chapter 30, what adjectives does Twain use to describe Naples from up close?

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