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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 story does Twain relate in Chapter 54?
2. What is Endor's only fame?
3. What has Twain completely befuddled in Chapter 36?
4. What is the name of the gate the travelers pass on their way out of Jerusalem?
5. When Paul got to Damascus, he was approached by whom?
Short Essay Questions
1. Twain notices something about the Russian emperor during their visit that makes the emperor appear even move down to earth and human. What does Twain notice?
2. Describe some of the historical areas that the group can see from the hill 1,200 feet above the Lake of Galilee.
3. The first place that the pilgrims want to visit in Jerusalem is the Holy Sepulcher. What is the draw of this location?
4. 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?
5. The group finally reaches Damascus. How do the citizens of Damascus feel about Christians and why?
6. Twain and the group have, to this point, been surrounded by foreigners with nothing to gain from the group but their money. Their experience with the Russians is happily different. What happens to make the group feel this way?
7. Despite many precautions, what disease does Twain contract, and what are his theories on how he contracted it?
8. The men come upon young Jack on the verge of destroying an innocent turtle. What is Jack's issue with the turtle, and what does that tell you about Jack's personality?
9. 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?
10. What are some of the challenges faced by Twain and his friends when trying to guide their donkeys to Ephesus?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the tour through Jerusalem. What do you believe were highlights to Twain? What do you believe were lowlights? After the excitement built throughout the trip, do you think he is pleased, sorely disappointed, or somewhere in between? Why?
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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