Which pairing is correct?

• A. Joel Chandler Harris — Philadelphia Childhood
• B. Stephen Foster — My Father's Prayer
• C. Mark Twain — Mrs. McWilliams and the Lightning
• D. Douglas MacArthur — Philadelphia Childhood

Answer: (C)

Matching authors to their works tests recognizing who wrote famous pieces and what each author is known for. Mark Twain is the author of many humorous regional short stories, and Mrs. McWilliams and the Lightning is one of his well-known tales that showcases his plainspoken narration and use of humor in everyday American life. That connection fits Twain’s style and era, making this pairing the best choice. The other options mix up authors with works or life topics they aren’t associated with: Joel Chandler Harris is famous for Uncle Remus and Br’er Rabbit folklore rather than a work titled Philadelphia Childhood; Stephen Foster is celebrated as a songwriter who wrote songs, not a piece called My Father’s Prayer; Douglas MacArthur is a military figure whose writings aren’t tied to a work named Philadelphia Childhood.