4. How much of the central paragraph, page 257, is
serious description? What parts of it are humorous?
Test your answer by reading the paragraph with the
humor omitted.
5. Much of Twain's humor depends on an occasional
single sentence or a startling word. Prove or
disprove this statement.
6. Report fully on Samuel L. Clemens's life. If
possible, read his _Huckleberry Finn_ and _Tom
Sawyer_.