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- The author writes about Twain because… […she considers him an important writer.]
- Why should Europeans read Twain? [To understand Americans.]
- Why does the article say that Tom and Huck "have adventure and fun?" [Because fun is not countable, but adventures are.]
- Why does the article say that nothing in Europe is like the Mississippi? [She thinks the Mississippi can't be compared with most other rivers.]
- Why does the author name some of Twain's characters? [She thinks readers may already know them.]
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1. For Twain the Mississippi was a symbol.That is correct.
2. The article says Twain actually wrote only for adults.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.
3. The author is trying to explain part of American culture.That is correct.
4. The author thinks no European understands Twain.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.
5. The author denies that Twain wrote adventure stories.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.