Twain - The Californian's Tale

Question 1

Mark Twain

Answer 1

• 1835-1910
• born near Hannibal, Missouri
• Samuel Langhorne Clemens
• apprenticed to printer
• riverboat pilot
• prospector for gold
• famous for writings and lectures

Question 2

predecessors

Answer 2

• noun

- those who came before

Question 3

solace

Answer 3

• noun

- comfort, relief, consolation

Question 4

furtive

Answer 4

• adjective

- sly, stealthy, concealed

Question 5

sedate

Answer 5

• adjective

- calm, dignified, unrestrained

Question 6

boding

Answer 6

• noun

- warning, concern - especially of evil or harm