The Lowest Animal

What does Twain mean when he says man is the "Animal that Blushes"?

• Humans feel shame and guilt.

• Humans are proud of themselves.

• Humans can’t control their emotions.

• Humans are different from other animals.

Answer explanation

Blushing symbolizes human awareness of shame and morality.

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How does Twain use exaggeration when describing the cage experiment?

• By claiming animals were aggressive.

• By exaggerating the violence among humans.

• By stating humans and animals behaved similarly.

• By suggesting animals showed cruelty to humans.

Answer explanation

Twain uses hyperbole to contrast the harmony among animals with human violence.

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What was Mark Twain's actual name?

• John Cornwallas

• Donald Trump

• Samuel Langhorne Clemens

• Ash Catchem

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What is the title of the essay discussed in the text?

• The Smartest Animal

• The Highest Animal

• The Lowest Animal

• The Strongest Animal

What is the purpose of the essay 'The Lowest Animal' according to the text?

• To entertain readers

• To show a darker side of the author

• To criticize monks

• To promote religion

One of the most well known Realist authors was:

• Ralph Waldo Emerson

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Cooper

• Mark Twain

What is the main theme of 'The Lowest Animal'?

• Human nature and morality

• Animal behavior

• Environmental conservation

• Technological advancement

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Which literary device is predominantly used by Twain in 'The Lowest Animal'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Exaggeration

• Personification

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In 'The Lowest Animal', Twain compares humans to which of the following?

• Gods

• Animals

• Machines

• Aliens

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is Twain's tone in 'The Lowest Animal'?

• Serious

• Humorous

• Sarcastic

• Melancholic

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