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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 49 | Chapter 50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the trip to Damascus have to be made in two days?
(a) Three of the men are ill and must rest.
(b) Three of the men will not travel on the sabbath.
(c) Twain is stricken with a strange premonition.
(d) Twain's group is not properly prepared.

2. Why does Twain say that the Moors are afraid of a certain country?
(a) Because of its dominance over the Moors.
(b) Because of its superstitions.
(c) Because of its long history of warfare.
(d) Because of its disregard for cats.

3. What do the travelers find on a hill high over the sea in Smyrna?
(a) A huge field of poppies.
(b) Rows and layers of oyster shells.
(c) A destroyed citadel.
(d) Broken idols.

4. What decorates the vault beneath the small church in Rome?
(a) 24-carat gold leaf.
(b) The bones of deceased monks.
(c) Priceless artwork.
(d) Marble statues.

5. What is the judge's name in Twain's story?
(a) Samuel.
(b) Jonathan.
(c) Michael.
(d) Oliver.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the smoking apparatus handed to Twain in Turkey?

2. In Chapter 28, what finally sparks some interest from Twain and his friends?

3. For what does the advertisement in the beginning of the story encourage people to register?

4. What is the name of the ruin of the tall tower seen after the group leaves El Yuba Dam?

5. What appears to be the emperor's weakness?

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