Extracts from Adam's Diary - Test
  • 1. In which book was 'Extracts from Adam's Diary' first published as a standalone work?
A) 1893, The Niagara Book.
B) 1904, Extracts from Adam's Diary.
C) 1903, My Debut as a Literary Person with Other Essays and Stories.
D) 2015, Extracts from Noah's Diary.
  • 2. Who illustrated the 1904 book version of 'Extracts from Adam's Diary'?
A) Underhill and Nichols
B) Livy
C) Mark Twain
D) Frederick Strothmann
  • 3. Which humorous short story by Mark Twain is based on the Book of Genesis?
A) 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court'
B) 'Extracts from Adam's Diary'
C) 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'
D) 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'
  • 4. What creature does Adam initially struggle to classify?
A) The serpent
B) Cain
C) God
D) Eve
  • 5. How does Adam first describe Eve in 'Extracts from Adam's Diary'?
A) As a beautiful and intelligent companion.
B) As an annoying creature with a penchant for naming things.
C) As a mysterious being without flaws.
D) As a helpful assistant in the Garden of Eden.
  • 6. What is Adam's initial reaction to Eve?
A) Indifference
B) Deep annoyance
C) Immediate love and admiration
D) Fear
  • 7. Which of the following animals did Adam think Cain might be before concluding he was human?
A) A lion, an eagle, and a snake.
B) A wolf, a rabbit, and a fox.
C) An elephant, a giraffe, and a zebra.
D) A fish, a kangaroo, and a bear.
  • 8. Who is Eve modeled after in 'Extracts from Adam's Diary'?
A) Frederick Strothmann
B) Noah
C) Livy
D) Mark Twain
  • 9. What is the main theme of 'Extracts from Adam's Diary'?
A) An adventure story set in ancient times.
B) A historical account of early human civilization.
C) Humorous and ironic retelling of Genesis.
D) A serious theological analysis of the Bible.
  • 10. In which year was 'Extracts from Adam's Diary' first published in The Niagara Book?
A) 2015
B) 1893
C) 1903
D) 1904
  • 11. What is the role of God in 'Extracts from Adam's Diary'?
A) God is depicted as an antagonist.
B) God is portrayed as a central character.
C) God's role is not considered.
D) God provides guidance to Adam and Eve.
  • 12. What does Adam eventually feel towards Eve?
A) Disgust
B) In love
C) Anger
D) Fear
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