Mark Twain
Ch.1 Vocabulary
Tudors
Flyers
100

What was Mark Twain's first job?

reporter

100

An important man who fights for his king.

Knight

100

Who was the first Tudor monarch of England?

Henry VII

100

You wear these on your hands

gloves

200

In which American state was Mark Twain born?

Missouri

200

Causing physical or mental pain and making somebody suffer

Cruel

200

Which Tudor monarch is known for having six marriages?

Henry VIII

200

This person tries to catch someone who has done something wrong.

a policeman

300

What famous river did Mark Twain often write about in his works, such as "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"?

Mississippi River

300

When two people have a wedding and become husband and wife.

Marriage

300

How long was Lady Jane Grey queen?

Nine days

300

You can sleep in this when you go camping

a tent

400

What is the title of Mark Twain's most famous novel about a young boy's adventures along the Mississippi River?

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

400

An unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey

Adventure

400

What famous Tudor queen was the daughter of Henry VIII?

Elizabeth I

400

When you study this subject you learn about countries and continents

geography

500

What is Mark Twain's real name?

Samuel Clemens

500

To ask for money.

Beg

500

Which family took the English throne after Elizabeth I's reign, since she had no children?

The Stewart family

500

One of these brings a lot of wind and rain.

a storm