Mark Twain: Life and Works

The video provides a biography of Mark Twain, born Samuel L. Clemens, highlighting his early life in Missouri, career as a writer, and his famous works like 'Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. It covers his use of a pen name, his family background, and his experiences during the Civil War. The video also discusses his marriage to Olivia Langdon and his later years, emphasizing his lasting legacy in literature.

What was Mark Twain's real name?

• Samuel L. Clemens

• John Clemens

• Tom Sawyer

• Huckleberry Finn

What is a pen name?

• A nickname given by friends

• A name used by authors instead of their real name

• A name given by parents

• A name used for legal documents

What significant event did Twain witness at the age of 9?

• A circus performance

• A local man murdering a cattle rancher

• A library opening

• A steamboat race

What job did Twain take up after his father's death?

• Gold miner

• Printer and writer

• Lawyer

• Steamboat pilot

Which army did Twain serve in during the Civil War?

• French Army

• Union Army

• Confederate Army

• British Army

Where did Twain work as a reporter?

• Buffalo News

• Hannibal Western Union

• Virginia City Territorial Enterprise

• New York Times

Who did Twain marry in 1870?

• Jane Clemens

• Laura Hawkins

• Olivia Langdon

• Mary Grant

Which book did Twain publish in 1876?

• Adventures of Tom Sawyer

• Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

• A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

• The Prince and the Pauper

What was Twain's role in the publishing industry in 1885?

• Owner of a bookstore

• Publisher of Ulysses S. Grant's memoirs

• Author of a novel

• Editor of a newspaper

When did Mark Twain pass away?

• July 4, 1876

• February 20, 1900

• November 30, 1835

• April 21, 1910