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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Huck want to tell what the boys saw?
(a) He's afraid he'll be arrested.
(b) He's afraid Injun Joe might kill them.
(c) He doesn't want to have to testify in court.
(d) He's afraid no one will believe them.

2. What makes Aunt Polly able to forgive Tom anything?
(a) Joe tells her that Tom was the one that convinced them to come back.
(b) She discovers the note in his jacket, so she knows he wasn't lying.
(c) Tom tells her that the only reason he came back was to stop her from grieving.
(d) She remembers how she felt when she thought Tom was dead.

3. Does Huck tell the Welshman the Spaniard's true identity?
(a) No, Huck never thinks about giving away the secret.
(b) Yes, Huck tells him right away.
(c) No, but Huck is sorely tempted to tell the truth.
(d) Yes, but only after much prompting and promising to protect Huck.

4. What does Tom do to try to ease his conscience?
(a) He brings gifts to Muff Potter.
(b) He denies himself the pleasure of playing hooky.
(c) He does all his chores for Aunt Polly.
(d) He studies his Bible verses for Sunday school.

5. When does Mrs. Thatcher find out that Becky's not where she's supposed to be?
(a) at church Sunday morning
(b) when Becky doesn't come home from the picnic Saturday night
(c) in the town square Sunday morning
(d) when Mrs. Harper visits the Thatcher house

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom try to do during the sermon?

2. What do the boys eat for breakfast after running away?

3. Why do the boys realize they're mistaken about the omen?

4. How does Polly learn that Tom was lying about his dream?

5. Why does the teacher seat Tom with the girls?

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