Mini-Quiz: Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain): Age 60 to Death at 74

1. What was a primary purpose of Twain's trip around the world?

   As research for his travel articles and booksGood try, but not right. Select another answer. To earn money by reading his material to admiring audiencesCorrect answer. You know about Mark Twain's life. To get away from all the publicity he got in the U.S.Sorry, not correct. Try another button.

2. What happened when Twain returned to the United States?

   His publisher sued him for breach of contractSorry, not correct. Try another button. He went into hiding on an old riverboatOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. He was celebrated with banquets and given honorary degrees from collegesThat's correct. You are improving every day.

3. Why did Twain pay his debts in full?

   It was the honorable thing to doCorrect answer. You know about Mark Twain's life. Creditors had threatened his lifeGood try, but not right. Select another answer. He didn't know any betterOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

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