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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the the American consul general of Tangier introduced?
(a) As a wicked man.
(b) As a confident man.
(c) As a man of prestige.
(d) As a lonely man.

2. What is the name of the ship?
(a) Samuel Clemens.
(b) Bon Voyage.
(c) Quaker City.
(d) Broken Promises.

3. What does Twain say about Italian women in Chapter 20?
(a) They are humble.
(b) They have mustaches.
(c) They are fat.
(d) They are rude.

4. What does the ship offer for entertainment?
(a) Shuffleboard.
(b) All of the answers are correct.
(c) Cards.
(d) Dominoes.

5. What does Twain say the Europeans do after work?
(a) Take walks.
(b) Relax.
(c) Eat ices.
(d) All answers are correct.

6. How many marble statues does the Cathedral of Milan claim?
(a) 80.
(b) 200.
(c) 7,000.
(d) 500.

7. To what does Twain compare Rome at the end of Chapter 28?
(a) Heaven.
(b) A brothel.
(c) A spectacular museum.
(d) A candy store.

8. What is the name of the renowned burial ground for romantically famous people in France?
(a) Rue de la Temps.
(b) Pere la Chaise.
(c) Arc de Triomphe.
(d) Bois de Boulogne.

9. What excursion tempts the travelers from their fatigue after their visit to Naples?
(a) To Mt. Vesuvius.
(b) To the Coliseum.
(c) To the Grotto.
(d) To St. Januarius.

10. What does Twain tell the group of poor people to do?
(a) Find a place to hide.
(b) Eat the pigeon food.
(c) Rob a church.
(d) Visit a shelter.

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

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

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

14. Where do the travelers visit in Chapter 20?
(a) Bellagio.
(b) Milan.
(c) Genoa.
(d) Rome.

15. What great battle takes place in Chapter 17?
(a) A battle between the English sailors and American crewmen.
(b) The French Revolution.
(c) World War II.
(d) The Civil War.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Twain is sick of whom in Chapter 27?

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

4. What about the French can Twain not tolerate?

5. What is considered the most sought-out city of the excursion?

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