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Mark Twain's Short Stories Quiz

Authored by Josiah Willis

English

8th Grade

56 Questions

Mark Twain's Short Stories Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Mark Twain's short story "Extracts from Adam's Diary" a parody of?

The Book of Revelations

The Book of Genesis

The Book of Exodus

The Book of Psalms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the text, what consequence did Adam and Eve face after eating the forbidden fruit?

They were rewarded with eternal life.

They were given a second chance.

They were banished from the Garden of Eden.

They were turned into serpents.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the diary entry for Monday, what does the new creature do that annoys the narrator?

It sings loudly.

It follows the narrator around.

It eats all the food.

It sleeps all day.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What name does the new creature give to the waterfall on the estate?

Amazon River

Mississippi River

Niagara Falls

Victoria Falls

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word "waywardness" as used in the text?

Intelligence

Obedience

Disobedience, naughtiness

Wisdom

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word "imbecility" as used in the text?

Cleverness

Stupidity

Bravery

Skillfulness

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator feel about the new creature naming things?

He is amused by it.

He is indifferent to it.

He is annoyed by it.

He is supportive of it.

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