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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 is the source of the commotion in the cellar in Chapter 27?

2. What is the oracle that Jim consults?

3. What is the origin of the feud between the Grangerfords and the Shepherdsons?

4. Why do Huck and Jim leave the baby's bottle in the house?

5. Name the figurative language used in "the wind was trying to whisper something to me."

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the psychological card Colonel Sherburn plays so successfully during the confrontation?

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

3. In what way can the character of Pappy be seen purely as social commentary?

4. How does Joanna demonstrate that she has intelligence and a healthy skepticism?

5. How does Twain satirize popular literature in Chapter 17?

6. How do readers know that Huck feels deeply for Mary Jane?

7. What makes the river a dangerous, as well as an idyllic, place to be?

8. What is Huck's initial attitude towards Jim?

9. What is ironic about Jim claiming that a snakeskin brings bad luck?

10. How do Jim and Huck survive as they travel down the river on the raft?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The most lyrical moments in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn concern Huck's response to nature. Examine Huck's relationship with the natural world, dealing closely with two passages of your choice. How do these passages illuminate Huck's character for us?

Essay Topic 2

Romantic imagination can be creative. In the character of Tom Sawyer, it is merely imitative. Discuss with close reference to the text.

Essay Topic 3

Huck's conscience shows the struggle between what society wants us to do and what we know is right. These are often different. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

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