Questions: What American author wrote in his autobiography, "Figures often beguile me, particularly when I have the arranging of them myself." Sir Ronald Fisher George Gallup Mark Twain Woody Allen

The answer is Mark Twain.

Explanation for each option:

1. Sir Ronald Fisher: He was a British statistician and geneticist, not an American author. He is known for his contributions to the field of statistics and genetics, but he did not write the quoted text.

2. George Gallup: He was an American statistician and the founder of the Gallup Poll, a successful statistical method of survey sampling for measuring public opinion. However, he is not known for writing the quoted text.

3. Mark Twain: Mark Twain, whose real name was Samuel Clemens, was a renowned American author and humorist. He is known for his wit and often used humor to critique society. The quote, "Figures often beguile me, particularly when I have the arranging of them myself," is consistent with Twain's style of writing and humor.

4. Woody Allen: He is an American filmmaker, writer, actor, and comedian. While he is known for his witty and humorous writing, he did not write the quoted text in his autobiography.

Therefore, the correct answer is Mark Twain.