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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What illness is supposed to be the problem at the Proctors'?

2. What does Huck do with the canoe when he reaches Jackson's Island?

3. Which of these statements is closest to a description of Huck's father?

4. Huck's narrative includes the words: "but I was over the shoal water now." This is an example of what sort of figurative language?

5. How has Jim been attempting to test the authenticity of the King's story?

Short Essay Questions

1. Comment on Huck's experience of prayer in Chapter 3.

2. Comment on the significance of Huck's practical joke upon Jim.

3. What is the difference between the fraud practiced by the self-styled 'duke' and 'king' and the lies told by Huck?

4. In what way does the King act opportunistically for his own ends?

5. In what ways are the scoundrels able to gain favor with the Wilks girls and the townsfolk?

6. What is significant about the murder of Boggs?

7. What does Chapter 4 show the reader about Huckleberry Finn's character?

8. How does Twainagain explore the idea of conscience in Chapter 23?

9. Why is Huck not overly concerned about the auction of the Wilks property?

10. What traits does Huck demonstrate in Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The narrative in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn deals with a series of deceptions. Sometimes it is a matter of self-deception, while other events involve deliberate acts of deception for varying motives. In an essay, discuss the importance of deception and cite two examples, providing adequate details. You might include discussion on whether or not deception can be justified.

Essay Topic 2

There are many scenes in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in which a clash of values occurs. Discuss two character's whose values clash and how this clash affects the plot.

Essay Topic 3

Much of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is satirical. Identify two satirical targets in the novel and demonstrate your understanding of Twain's satirical technique in presenting his point of view. Write an essay of discussion. Remember that satirical targets can be individual people, groups of people, institutions, ideologies, attitudes.

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