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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. What is Twain given in Smyrna that he puts under his hat?
(a) A tiny crucifix.
(b) A slab of beef jerky.
(c) A little wax candle.
(d) A bone from a martyr.

2. What is the name of the massive display that the group views in Paris?
(a) The Exhibition de France.
(b) The International Exhibition.
(c) The Grande Parisian Exhibition.
(d) The Golden Spirit Exhibition.

3. Who has hired the guard to protect the Americans on their trip to Galilee?
(a) The monks of the local convent.
(b) The Sheikh of Tiberius.
(c) The Pope.
(d) The Emperor of Russia.

4. How do the passengers of the ship track Twain's progress when he sneaks ashore in Athens?
(a) Alarms.
(b) The light of the moon.
(c) Barking dogs.
(d) Messenger updates.

5. What does Twain say that Venice looks like?
(a) A contradiction in terms.
(b) A confusing, winding conundrum.
(c) A magnificent city of influence.
(d) A neglected poverty pit.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom do the travelers need protection on their way to Galilee?

2. In which cities does Twain admit not even taking notes?

3. What do the travelers take from Ephesus as souvenirs?

4. What is the first site the group visits in Chapter 14?

5. What do the pilgrims hand out in Magdala?

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