Class 9
2.3 Mark Twain

1] "How did Twain explain the spider in the paper?
What did he want to highlight?

2] Which episode shows that Mark Twain did not believe in superstitions?

3] Answer the following questions:
a) Did Twain tell the barber who he was?

b) Was Twain particular about how he dressed when he was visiting friends?

c) Was Twain particular about what words he used?

d) Do you think Twain approved of spelling reforms? Give reasons for your answer.

e) How did Twain explain the spider in the paper? What did he want to highlight?

4] Read the following and write the two meanings of 'mind' and 'matter'.
Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind it doesn't matter.
5] Translate any five of the quotations you like.
a) If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.

b) I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.

c) When I was younger I could remember anything, whether it happened or not.

d) Humour is mankind's greatest blessing.

e) Be careless in your dress if you will, but keep a tidy soul.
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