Mark Twain and His Works

Mark Twain and His Works

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video discusses the life and legacy of Mark Twain, a prominent figure in American literature. Born Samuel Clemens in 1835, Twain's early life in Hannibal influenced his famous works like 'Tom Sawyer'. He worked as a river pilot and reporter before gaining fame with 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County'. Twain wrote 28 books, including 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. Despite personal tragedies, his legacy endures, with his childhood home now a museum.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Mark Twain often referred to as in American literature?

The Father of American Poetry

The Pioneer of American Drama

The Innovator of American Fiction

The Grandfather of American Literature

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Mark Twain born?

Florida, Missouri

San Francisco, California

New York, New York

Hannibal, Missouri

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mark Twain's real name?

Samuel Clemens

John Clemens

Mark Clemens

Samuel Langhorne

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What childhood experience influenced 'Tom Sawyer'?

His time as a river pilot

His travels abroad

His adventures in San Francisco

His childhood hangouts in Hannibal

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What profession did Mark Twain pursue in San Luis?

A school teacher

A lawyer

A river pilot

A doctor

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the pseudonym 'Mark Twain' signify?

A safe navigation

A new beginning

A dangerous path

A safe distance

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which story brought Mark Twain significant fame?

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

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