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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 does Twain imply the advertising program says?
2. To what does Twain compare Rome at the end of Chapter 28?
3. What is the dominant item noticed by Twain and the travelers in the small village?
4. What is the first site the group visits in Chapter 14?
5. What is the most common tour guide speech in Chapter 7 regarding?
Short Essay Questions
1. Compare/contrast American and European work ethics, as described by Twain in Chapter 19.
2. Describe Twain's Parisian quest and its result.
3. Venice is a city of many stories and legends. Describe the legend of the patron saint of Venice, St. Mark.
4. We are introduced to a character called the Oracle. How did he earn this moniker? How do Twain and his shipmates feel about this man?
5. What is the legend associated with the Grotto Del Cane? From what event did this legend arise?
6. On a visit to the Capuchin Convent, the group is led into a vault decorated with the bones of ancient deceased monks. What is it about this vault that so fascinates Twain?
7. After their visit to Versailles, the travelers return to find that a "great battle" has taken place on the ship, and they have missed the events. What was the battle about, and who were the participants?
8. Compare/contrast Twain's first opinion of Venice to his opinion after he arrives at the Grand Canal.
9. Twain is a bit contradictory in his opinions of the French. Outline Twain's opinions and theorize why he might feel that way.
10. What particularly gruesome item is the group confronted with when it visits the Cathedral of Milan? How does Twain react to this artifact and why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the scene between Jack and the turtle. What does this story tell you about Jack's character? Do you think he is gullible or simply not very smart? Why? Why do you think the preacher tells him that story in the first place? Do you think Jack truly believes it? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Pompeii obviously disturbs Twain. What about it seems to disturb him most? Do you think he has a point when he wonders whether the history of the United States would be accurately recorded if it suffered just such a catastrophic event? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Compare/contrast the group's journey through the Holy Land to their journey through France. Though there are some very similar encounters/situations, the Holy Land tour appears to be more appealing to the group overall. What factors do you think contribute to the group's favoring the Holy Land over France? Or, if you believe the opposite to be true, explain why and site examples from the text to support your answers.
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