Mark says: Don't be lazy... write thoughtful
& complete answers to all the questions!
The 'adventures' below
will lead you on a quest to learn more about Mark Twain, his times, and his
writing style. Record all answers on your own paper or using MS Word. Links will pop up in a
new window so that you don't navigate away from this page.
MARK TWAIN FILMS
Using the Internet Movie Database, look through all the films that have been made based on Mark Twain's novels and stories.
1. How many films are listed?
2. Choose TWO of the Huck Finn- based films listed and write the following information on your paper:
- Film title
- Year made
- Director
- Plot outline
- User rating
- Any awards won
3. Why do you think so many movies have been based on the works of Mark Twain?
ADVENTURE #2:
IS HUCK FINN A RACIST BOOK?
1. Go to
the online dictionary. Look up the
word "satire" and paraphrase its definition in your own words.
2. Read the article:
Is Huck Finn a
racist book?
3. Summarize why the critics feel the novel is racist.
3. What are the main points the author of this article makes to refute those
charges?
4. What was Mark Twain's view of other races? Defend your answer with an
example.
5. How does Huck Finn use satire to make a point?
ADVENTURE #3:
THE GREAT QUOTES OF MARK TWAIN
1. Go to the
Quotable Mark
Twain site.
2. Choose 5 quotes from the list.
3. Write down your choices and for each one list the following:
- Was the quote funny? Why or why not?
- Do you understand the quote? If not, what would you like to ask Twain
about it?
- What do you think was the context of the quote? (use your common sense
and your creativity!)
ADVENTURE #4
HOW MANY MARK TWAIN SITES ARE THERE ANYWAY?
1. Go to your favorite search engine (a few are listed below to help you)
and search for "Mark Twain."
Yahoo -
Dogpile -
Google
2. How many 'hits' does his name bring?
3. Visit a few of them randomly (don't stick to the first few in the list...
scroll down to find something different).
4. Choose the one you find most interesting and write a brief summary of its
contents and presentation. Make sure you tell me the URL of the site you
choose.
Thanks to janaedwards.com