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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What French location does Twain refuse to describe for fear of not doing it justice?
2. What are the great attractions in Genoa?
3. Who in France claim to be barbers?
4. What are the more lively sources of entertainment offered on the ship?
5. For what does Twain compliment the French?
Short Essay Questions
1. What observation does Twain make that seems unlikely in the heavily Christian city of Rome?
2. Stuck waiting in the tiny town of Annunciation, Twain and his companions decide to attend the theater to see a famous singer perform. What happens at the performance? What does this event do for Twain's opinion of the people who have attended?
3. In Chapter 2, Twain's excitement about the trip is abundantly clear. He visits the registration office frequently for numerous reasons. Do you think his excitement is only because of the upcoming journey, or do you think there are other factors?
4. Twain has a moment of questioned faith in Chapter 6. What inspires this questioning? Is he questioning his faith or the object? Why does he question at all?
5. Mark Twain chooses to insert some of his well-known humor in his story about the group's capers in Athens. What purpose do you think the humor has in this chapter?
6. What impresses Twain about St. Peter's?
7. The romantic story of Heloise and Abelard is given a large section in Chapter 15. The entire chapter is nearly taken up by the story, despite the focus given to a cemetery. Why do you think Twain chose to include this story?
8. What is the legend associated with the Grotto Del Cane? From what event did this legend arise?
9. Twain feels intellectually and culturally insecure in Venice. Describe why a tour guide furthers these insecurities.
10. Compare/contrast American and European work ethics, as described by Twain in Chapter 19.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the travelers' attitude toward tour guides. Why do they rename the guides? Do you think it is genuinely for ease of pronunciation, or do you think they feel a need to depersonalize the person guiding their every move? Why? Is it something you would expect from an American? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Twain uses other people's words to write his article at times. For example, when in Nazareth, he copies an extract from the Apocryphal New Testament. Why do you think he does this? Twain doesn't strike one as a person in want of words, so why is it important to note that he does quote other writers?
Essay Topic 3
Twain relates several legends during the trip, from entertainments to cautionary tales. What purpose do you think these legends serve? Do you think they are important to the story or extraneous? Why or why not? Select one such story and outline its importance to the story.
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