Mark Twain Biography Flashcard

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What was Mark Twain's real name?

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Samuel Clemens

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Mark Twain was known for all of the following, EXCEPT:

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Painter

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What genre of literature is Mark Twain most famous for?

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Satire and Realism

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Which of Mark Twain's novels is considered a classic of American literature?

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

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What river is prominently featured in Twain's works?

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The Mississippi River

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What is the significance of the pen name 'Mark Twain'?

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It refers to a term used in river navigation meaning 'two fathoms deep', indicating safe water.

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In which year was Mark Twain born?

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1835

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What was the name of Mark Twain's most famous character, a young boy who travels down the Mississippi River?

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Huckleberry Finn

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What themes are commonly found in Twain's writings?

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Racism, social injustice, and the critique of society.

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Which of Twain's works is a semi-autobiographical account of his childhood?

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer