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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 call Palestine?
2. What do the travelers take from Ephesus as souvenirs?
3. What did the travelers rename Temin el Foka for ease of pronunciation?
4. What is the first disappointing tourist attraction the group visits in Turkey?
5. What is the name of the tour guide in Chapter 35?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. 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?
3. The group finally reaches Damascus. How do the citizens of Damascus feel about Christians and why?
4. Though the excursion is now complete, Twain and several of his friends feel that there is something missing. Where do they decide to go and why?
5. Though most of the towns and villages on their pathway through the Holy Land are a disappointment to Twain, the city of Shechem is a pleasant surprise. Describe what makes Shechem so unique.
6. 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?
7. On a hill in Smyrna are layers of broken crockery and oyster shells. Twain is perplexed by who might have put these items in such an odd place. What are some of the possible origins for the shells and crockery given by Twain in Chapter 39?
8. 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.
9. Baalbek's landscape is dotted with temples and ancient escarpments, making the location feel timeless and overwhelming. How do Twain and his friends feel about Baalbek?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Twain is very complimentary of several locations while others draw his ire not long after arrival. Which location do you feel is his favorite? Why? How does he describe this location? Which do you feel is his least favorite? Why? How does he describe this location?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
In Smyrna, the group is confronted with a high hill awash with oyster shells and broken pottery. This appears to be an incredible source of consternation for Twain. Why do you think he obsesses so heavily over the origin of these objects so out of context? Do you think he, himself, feels so out of place that he must find a reason for the shells and pottery to justify his reason for being there? Why or why not?
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