Quiz on 'Cub Pilot on the Mississippi' page IL2

What is the name of the steamer mentioned in the text?

• Pennsylvania

• Ohio

• Louisiana

• Mississippi

What is Brown's demeanor described as?

• Joyful

• Generous

• Malicious

• Friendly

What was the narrator's initial feeling when he entered the pilothouse?

• Nervous

• Confused

• Proud

• Angry

What did Brown do when the narrator first entered the pilothouse?

• Smiled at him

• Ignored him

• Greeted him warmly

• Asked him to leave

Where was the narrator born?

• Florida, Missouri

• California

• New York

• Texas

What does 'mote magnifying tyrant' imply about Brown?

• He is a good leader

• He is very generous

• He exaggerates small faults

• He is very forgiving

How did Brown address the narrator after learning his name?

• By his name

• He never addressed him

• As 'Here!'

• With a nickname

What was the narrator's position on the boat?

• Cook

• Cub

• Captain

• Engineer

What does the narrator mean by 'my soul became lead in my body'?

• He felt light

• He felt heavy and burdened

• He felt free

• He felt joyful