Mini-Quiz: Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain): Birth to Age 29

1. How did Clemens start his writing career?

   By writing the book Huckleberry FinnGood try, but not right. Select another answer. By getting a degree in writing from YaleSorry, not correct. Try another button. By writing satirical articles in his brother's newspaperCorrect answer. You look like a Champion.

2. Why did Clemens have so many printing jobs when in his 20s?

   He was so incompetent that he was constantly being firedSorry, not correct. Try another button. He used them as a means to travel and find adventureThat's correct. You must have read the material. He had a goal of working in every print shop in the MidwestOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

3. How did Twain alienate some people?

   By making fun of them in printCorrect answer. You look like a Champion. By writing about jumping frogsGood try, but not right. Select another answer. By using a pseudonymOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

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