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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. Where does the group set up camp in Nazareth?

2. Where do the travelers decide to go in Chapter 55, even though their trip is supposed to be over?

3. What is the name of the ruin of the tall tower seen after the group leaves El Yuba Dam?

4. How old is the emperor's daughter?

5. What is Endor's only fame?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the actions of the group once the ship drops anchor in Egypt. Who ends up on the ship with them?

2. 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.

3. 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?

4. The first place that the pilgrims want to visit in Jerusalem is the Holy Sepulcher. What is the draw of this location?

5. The travelers finally reach Nazareth, once said to be home of the Holy Family. What does Twain do to try to make the significance of the place more real for him? Does his method appear to work?

6. What are some of the challenges faced by Twain and his friends when trying to guide their donkeys to Ephesus?

7. Despite many precautions, what disease does Twain contract, and what are his theories on how he contracted it?

8. 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?

9. 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?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Recall Twain's reaction to the statue of a man without skin in Milan. What was his reaction to the statue? What triggered that reaction? What kind of trauma could be suffered by a boy of the age Twain was when he snuck into his father's office when exposed to what he was exposed to at that point? How do you think it affected Twain, given his personality as an adult?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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