Mark Twain Quiz

What is Mark Twain's real name?

• W. Epaminondas Adrastus Blab

• Joshua

• Samuel Langhorne Clemens

• Thomas Jefferson Snodgrass

Which novel is considered the starting point of modern American literature, according to Ernest Hemingway?

• The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

• The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

• The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

• Life on the Mississippi

What was Mark Twain's occupation before he became a famous writer?

• Revivalist preacher

• Circus performer

• Riverboat pilot

• Showboat actor

Which of the following names was NOT used by Mark Twain as a pseudonym?

• Thomas Jefferson Snodgrass

• W. Epaminondas Adrastus Blab

• Samuel Langhorne Clemens

• Josh

In which city did Mark Twain work as a reporter, where he found his calling as a humorist?

• Virginia City, Nevada

• San Francisco, California

• Hannibal, Missouri

• Hartford, Connecticut

What did Mark Twain famously say in response to a newspaper report claiming he was dead?

• Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.

• I am alive and well, thank you very much.

• The rumors of my demise are false.

• I am still kicking and writing.

What inspired Mark Twain to become a riverboat pilot?

• The influence of a friend

• Memories of a boat trip down the Mississippi

• A childhood dream

• His father's wishes

In 'Life on the Mississippi,' what does Twain describe as his ultimate goal during his time as a riverboat pilot?

• To travel the world

• To learn every detail of the Mississippi River

• To become wealthy

• To write a book

What aspect of the riverboat life does Twain highlight as particularly challenging?

• The physical labor

• The long hours

• The need for constant vigilance and memory

• The interactions with passengers

How does Twain describe his return to the Mississippi River after many years away?

• Relieved and content

• Frustrated and disappointed

• Uninterested and detached

• Nostalgic and emotional