Mark Twain Webquest

by Jana Edwards

www.janaedwards.com/twainquest.html

 

ADVENTURE 1

Who was Mark Twain?

1.      What was Mark Twain’s real name?___________________________________

2.      Where was he born?_______________________________________________

3.      Where did he grow up?_____________________________________________

4.      What work did he do on the Mississippi River? __________________________

5.      What does “Mark Twain" mean? _____________________________________

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6.      When was Huck Finn published? _____________________________________

7.      At the time of publication, why was the book attacked by critics?____________

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8.      After the 1950’s, why was the book once again attacked?ญญญญญ__________________

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ADVENTURE 2

What is the connection between Mark Twain and Halley’s comet? ____________________________________________________________________

 

 

Web address where I found this info: ______________________________________

 

ADVENTURE 3

Mark Twain on Film

How many films are listed?___________________

FILM 1:

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Year made: ______________________________________________________

Director: _________________________________________________________

Plot outline: ______________________________________________________

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User comments: ___________________________________________________

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User rating: ______________________________________________________

 

FILM 2

Title: ____________________________________________________________

Year made: ______________________________________________________

Director: _________________________________________________________

Plot outline: ______________________________________________________

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User comments: ___________________________________________________

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User rating: ______________________________________________________

 

ADVENTURE 4

Is Huck Finn a racist book?

1.      Write a definition of “satire” that you understand.

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2.      Summarize why the critics feel the novel is racist.

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3.      What are the main points the author of this article makes to refute those charges?

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4.      What was Mark Twain’s view of other races?  Defend your answer with an example.

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5.      How does Huck Finn use satire to make a point?

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ADVENTURE 5

Describe your postcard: