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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Aunt Sally cross in Chapter 37?
(a) Nobody remembered to chop wood.
(b) The stove has gone out.
(c) She can't find a shirt belonging to Uncle Silas.
(d) She can't find her apron.

2. What convinces the ferry captain to investigate the sinking ship?
(a) The possibility of valuable salvage.
(b) The opportunity for glory in catching murderers.
(c) Huck's harrowing story of women and children in peril..
(d) Huck's story of a good financial reward.

3. How does Huck's practical joke on Jim backfire?
(a) Jim is so angry that he attacks Huck.
(b) Jim turns the tables by putting live coals in Huck's bed.
(c) Jim is bitten by an actual snake.
(d) Huck is bitten by a rattlesnake.

4. Why do the murderers defer leaving in the skiff?
(a) They decide to have a pot of whiskey first.
(b) They want to get Turner's share of the money.
(c) They are worried about the river currents.
(d) They want to get rid of Turner first.

5. Why does Huck want Mary Jane to leave before breakfast?
(a) She'll be able to arrive at the Lothrops' place before the heat of the day.
(b) He knows there is better food at the Lothrop place.
(c) He knows the expression on her face will show the King and the Duke that she is onto them.
(d) He is afraid Mary Jane will confront the King and slap his face.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the problem with Jim keeping a journal?

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

3. What does Jim throw out the window in Chapter 37?

4. What forms the basis of the humorous conversation in Chapter 14?

5. In Chapter 35, what does Tom instruct Huck to do?

(see the answer key)

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