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