Mini-Quiz: Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain): Ages 30 to 39

1. What did the The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County do for Twain?

   It made him a wealthy manGood try, but not right. Select another answer. He became well-known but did not make much money from itCorrect answer. You are becoming a Champion in biographies. He used the story to start a speaking careerSorry, not correct. Try another button.

2. What did Clemens realize about the "Mark Twain" name ?

   That it was a mistake to use such a silly nom de plumeSorry, not correct. Try another button. That no one knew him by his real nameOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. That it had great commercial potential and was worth having it trademarkedThat's correct. You sure know about Twain.

3. In what type of writing did Twain specialize?

   Money-making schemesOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. Frogs and their characteristicsGood try, but not right. Select another answer. Humorous travel observationsCorrect answer. You are becoming a Champion in biographies.

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