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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Huck and Jim find themselves riding the river through thick fog in Chapter 15?
(a) They are embarking on a new adventure and want to take risks.
(b) The sapling they use as a mooring is not strong enough to hold the raft.
(c) The mooring rope has been lost.
(d) The fog has come down too suddenly for them to get to shore.

2. Who suggests telling Uncle Harvey about Mary Jane and the mumps?
(a) Huck.
(b) Joanna.
(c) The Duke.
(d) Susan.

3. Who is the other person Huck tells Mary Jane in Chapter 28 would be in big trouble?
(a) Joanna.
(b) Harney Shepherdson.
(c) Jim.
(d) Tom Sawyer.

4. With the case-knives not working, what does Tom then choose for digging tools?
(a) Rakes.
(b) Hoes.
(c) Spades.
(d) Picks.

5. In Chapter 28, where was the auction held?
(a) On the porch of the house.
(b) In the public square.
(c) In the church hall.
(d) On the veranda of the general store.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Huck want Mary Jane to leave before breakfast?

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

3. What is one symbol that the fog represents?

4. What time is it when the boys become too tired to carry on?

5. What separates Jim and Huck in the fog?

(see the answer key)

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