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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people go ashore in Spain, even though they are under quarantine?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 7.
(d) 12.

2. What do the travelers take from Ephesus as souvenirs?
(a) Pieces of ruins.
(b) Icons.
(c) Travel brochures.
(d) Religious medals.

3. What is the name of Twain's horse in Chapter 42?
(a) Frog.
(b) Jeremiah.
(c) Silver.
(d) Jericho.

4. What is the first disappointing tourist attraction the group visits in Turkey?
(a) Istanbul.
(b) The mosque at St. Sophia.
(c) The mausoleum of Sultan Mahmud.
(d) The shrine at Constantinople.

5. What does Twain call Palestine?
(a) The prince of dismal scenery.
(b) The king of kind citizenry.
(c) The blessing of the country.
(d) None of the answers is correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the tour guide in Chapter 35 called famous?

2. What group does Twain say is not welcome in Damascus?

3. What mode of transportation do the travelers use in Egypt?

4. How many men are in Twain's group in the Holy Land?

5. What is the name of the gate the travelers pass on their way out of Jerusalem?

Short Essay Questions

1. The group takes a trip to the Egyptian pyramids. What is their reaction to the pyramids, and what object garners the most admiration from the travelers? How much do they admire this object?

2. Describe the actions of the group once the ship drops anchor in Egypt. Who ends up on the ship with them?

3. As the caravan gets closer to Baalbek, Twain begins to tell relevant stories from the Bible. What stories does Twain relate, and how does he feel about the Syrians at this point in the story?

4. Expecting the worst on the trip to Sevastopol, the group is on alert and a bit scared about what might happen. Describe the group's experience and how they react to the Russians.

5. The first place that the pilgrims want to visit in Jerusalem is the Holy Sepulcher. What is the draw of this location?

6. After weeks of excitement, a bit of unstructured leisure is welcomed as the group heads home. What are some of the activities offered on board the ship for its guests' entertainment?

7. Describe the chaos in Constantinople as seen by Twain.

8. Twain and his companions' awe at walking in Jesus' footsteps and perhaps touching the very surface he may have once touched continues. They come to the tiny village of Shunem. What is the village's main attraction for Twain?

9. Because the travelers are not permitted in Greece, they decide to move on to Turkey. What are some of the dubious customs of Turkey, and what does Twain say about those customs when comparing them to those of America?

10. On the one-year anniversary of the excursion, Twain returns to say an encore farewell. What does he say about the trip, and what advice does he give future excursionists?

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