Who was Mark Twain?
Q: Who was Mark Twain?
A: Mark Twain was an American writer born in Florida, Missouri. He is best known for his works in fiction and especially for his use of humour.
Q: What did he do before becoming a writer?
A: Before becoming a writer, he worked mainly for newspapers and as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River.
Q: When did he marry?
A: He married in 1870.
Q: Where did he raise his family?
A: He raised his family in Hartford, Connecticut.
Q: What is considered to be Clemens' best work?
A: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is considered by many to be Clemens' best work.
Q: How does Hal Holbrook portray Mark Twain?
A: Hal Holbrook plays Mark Twain on stage in a one-man show called Mark Twain Tonight.
Q:What phenomenon occurred during the year that both marked the beginning and end of Twain's life?
A:Halley's Comet appeared in the sky during the year Twain was born and the year he died. This periodic comet comes back every 74 years, which is how long he lived.
