Mark Twain and Huckleberry Finn

Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorn Clemens, is a pivotal figure in American literature known for his sharp wit and satirical style. His works, such as 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer', explore themes of race, slavery, and social hypocrisy. Twain's early life along the Mississippi River and his varied career as a printer, steamboat pilot, and journalist shaped his unique voice. His literary success and influence are evident in his ability to address complex social issues with humor and realism, earning him the title 'Father of American Literature'.

What was Mark Twain's real name?

• Samuel Langley Clemens

• Samuel Langford Clemens

• Samuel Langston Clemens

• Samuel Langhorn Clemens

Which river did Twain enjoy playing along as a child?

• Missouri River

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

• Ohio River

What profession did Twain NOT pursue?

• Steamboat pilot

• Journalist

• Lawyer

• Printer

Which work brought Twain national attention?

• The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

• The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

• The Innocents Abroad

• The Prince and the Pauper

What is 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' primarily about?

• A boy's adventures on the Mississippi River

• A boy's coming of age

• A boy's life in the pre-Civil War South

• A boy's journey through Europe

Which novel is often called the Great American Novel?

• The Innocents Abroad

• The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

• The Prince and the Pauper

• The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

What theme is NOT explored in 'Huckleberry Finn'?

• Industrialization

• Social hypocrisy

• Slavery

• Race

Who declared 'Huckleberry Finn' as the root of all modern American literature?

• John Steinbeck

• Ernest Hemingway

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

• William Faulkner

What was Twain known for in his public persona?

• Being a self-promoting celebrity

• Being a reclusive author

• Being a political activist

• Being a philanthropist

What style of writing is Twain credited with creating?

• American modernism

• American romanticism

• American transcendentalism

• American realism