Roughing It by Mark Twain
  • 1. What is the primary setting of 'Roughing It'?
A) New England
B) The American West
C) The South
D) Europe
  • 2. What mode of transportation does Twain primarily use to travel to the West?
A) Horseback
B) Train
C) Stagecoach
D) Foot
  • 3. Who is Twain's brother that he joins in the West?
A) Henry Clemens
B) Sam Clemens
C) Charles Clemens
D) Orion Clemens
  • 4. What is the name of the fictional town that Twain describes in the book?
A) Deadwood
B) Silver City
C) Virginia City
D) Reno
  • 5. What type of narrative structure is used in 'Roughing It'?
A) Epistolary
B) Poetic
C) Autobiographical
D) Fictional
  • 6. What literary style is prevalent in 'Roughing It'?
A) Humor and satire
B) Fantasy
C) Romance
D) Tragedy
  • 7. Which group does Twain encounter that showcases the diversity in the West?
A) African Americans
B) Eastern Europeans
C) Irish immigrants
D) Chinese immigrants
  • 8. What occupation does Twain initially attempt in Nevada?
A) Hotelier
B) Gold miner
C) Silver miner
D) Cowboy
  • 9. What does Twain ultimately decide about life in the West?
A) It's not worth the trouble.
B) It's both challenging and enriching.
C) It's boring.
D) It's only for the wealthy.
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