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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How can a snag in the river be recognized?
(a) Through the appearance of a streak in the water.
(b) By the way it sticks out of the water.
(c) By the height of the waves.
(d) By a swirl and ripple in the water.

2. In Chapter 30, what do the King and the Duke accuse each other of doing?
(a) Trying to escape with the money.
(b) Flirting with Mary Jane.
(c) Trying to drown Huck,
(d) Hiding the money in the coffin.

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

4. Why is Jim initially confused about getting a coat-of-arms?
(a) He thinks it's clothing.
(b) He thinks he might have to pay for it.
(c) He doesn't believe people should bear arms.
(d) He already has one.

5. What is the problem with Jim keeping a journal?
(a) They are too far from the shops to buy one.
(b) He will lose it.
(c) He cannot write.
(d) He has no pen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Huck think is "the lonesomest sound in the whole world"?

2. What was Peter Wilks's occupation?

3. Where had the Grangerfords' beautiful oil cloth table cover come from?

4. What action does Jim fear will bring bad luck?

5. Why does Huck say in Chapter 32 that he needs to make a trip to town?

(see the answer key)

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