Mark Twain Trivia Questions

The video discusses the life and works of Mark Twain, focusing on his influence as a humorist and novelist. It provides summaries of two of his short stories: 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County', a humorous tale about a gambler and his frog, and 'A Dog's Tale', a touching story from a dog's perspective. The video highlights Twain's impact on American literature and his storytelling prowess.

What was Mark Twain's real name?

• Samuel Longhorn Clemens

• Samuel Langhorne Clemens

• Samuel Clemens Langhorne

• Samuel Clemens Longhorn

In which year was Mark Twain born?

• 1830

• 1825

• 1840

• 1835

Which of the following is NOT a travel narrative by Mark Twain?

• The Innocence Abroad

• Roughing It

• Live on the Mississippi

• The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

What is the alternate title for 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County'?

• Jim Smiley's Frog

• The Frog of Calaveras County

• The Jumping Frog of Calaveras

• Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog

Who is the narrator sent to interview in 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County'?

• Jim Smiley

• Mark Twain

• Simon Wheeler

• Leonidas W. Smiley

What does Jim Smiley name his pet frog?

• Daniel Webster

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

What trick does the stranger play on Jim Smiley's frog?

• Pours lead balls down its throat

• Feeds it too much

• Ties its legs

• Distracts it with food

What does the narrator conclude about Leonidas W. Smiley?

• He is a friend of Simon Wheeler

• He is a real person

• He is a fictional character

• He is a famous gambler

In 'A Dog's Tale', what breed is the dog's father?

• Golden Retriever

• Saint Bernard

• Collie

• Labrador

What heroic act does the dog perform in 'A Dog's Tale'?

• Saves a child from a wild animal

• Saves a child from a fire

• Saves a child from drowning

• Saves a child from falling