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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 love about Tangier?
2. In which cities does Twain admit not even taking notes?
3. How is the the American consul general of Tangier introduced?
4. What cultural customs thrive in Tangier?
5. What does the driver in Chapter 21 suck on for about an hour?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Twain's Parisian quest and its result.
2. Twain is a bit contradictory in his opinions of the French. Outline Twain's opinions and theorize why he might feel that way.
3. Twain has not been very complimentary to the cities/countries he has visited so far, and Italy is doomed to the same fate so far in Chapter 20. He lumps Italy with the other disappointments he has experienced up until that time. What indication does Twain give that he is unhappy with Italy?
4. 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?
5. Twain feels intellectually and culturally insecure in Venice. Describe why a tour guide furthers these insecurities.
6. 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?
7. Describe the scene with the kid gloves. What do you think bothers Twain the most about this situation?
8. 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?
9. 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?
10. What impresses Twain about St. Peter's?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are several situations mentioned in the book that Twain finds disturbing, such as the naked girl in Egypt. Describe another situation that Twain finds disturbing. Why do you think these events have such an impact on his psyche? Is it simply because it is something not commonly seen in America, or do you think it has something to do with prejudice? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Twain is sorely disappointed by cultural misconceptions. What examples can you give of such misconceptions in the story?
Essay Topic 3
Several members of Twain's group deface ancient ruins and artifacts for souvenirs. Twain even makes a point of telling one member that he is gathering nothing more than old dirt on one occasion. Even that won't deter the man. What are the implications of the defacement? Do you think that this is a moral or state issue? Why? Why do you think Twain includes this in his story? Elaborate.
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