Advice to youth Mark Twain
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- Q1
What is the primary aim of Mark Twain's "Advice to Youth"?*
b) To entertain
- c) To satirize societal norms
- d) To inform
a) To educate
30s - Q2
*In "Advice to Youth," Twain advises young people to always obey their parents when:*
- b) They are watching
- d) They give good advice -
a) They are right
- c) They are wrong
30s - Q3
Mark Twain suggests that one should never lie unless:*
- b) It's absolutely necessary
- d) They can get away with it
- c) It's for a good cause
a) They are caught
30s - Q4
Twain humorously advises against practicing:*
a) Honesty
- d) Violence
- b) Hypocrisy
- c) Good behavior
30s - Q5
According to Twain, which of the following is a good habit?*
- d) Quarreling
- b) Smoking
- c) Reading
a) Cheating
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30s - Q6
Twain’s tone throughout "Advice toYouth" is best described as
- d) Sentimental
Serious
- b) Ironic
- c) Angry
30s - Q7
Twain humorously suggests that one shouldalways:*
- a) Study hard
- d) Start fights
- c) Respect authority
- b) Tell the truth
30s - Q8
Twain's advice on lying suggests it should be:*
- c) Used sparingly
- d) Practiced regularly
- b) Avoided at all costs
a) Used often
30s - Q9
Which virtue does Twain ironically claim is difficult to cultivate?*
- c) Obedience
- a) Patience
- b) Diligence
- d) Honesty
30s - Q10
According to Twain, one should go to bed earlybecause:*
- a) It’s healthy
- d) Parents recommend it
- b) It sets a good example
- c) It helps avoid trouble
30s - Q11
Twain advises against borrowing because
- b) It leads to debt
- a) It's unethical
- d) It's impolite
- c) It's inconvenient
30s - Q12
Twain’s suggestions on firearms emphasize:*
- d) Military training
- c) Avoidance altogether
- a) Safety and caution
- b) Proficiency in use
30s - Q13
What does Twain imply about old people?*
- d) They are knowledgeable
- b) They are never wrong
a) They are always right
- c) They deserve respect
30s - Q14
Twain advises youth to:*
a) Always be polite
- b) Study diligently
- c) Develop a sense of humor
- d) Question authority
30s - Q15
Twain humorously advises that if you must lie, you should:*
- a) Do it convincingly
- c) Do it often
- d) Avoid it at all costs
- b) Tell a white lie
30s