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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't Huck mind Uncle Silas' long blessing?
(a) The food was so good.
(b) He didn't listen.
(c) He was becoming religious.
(d) He had taken a great liking to Uncle Silas.

2. What does Huck see behind the smokehouse in Chapter 35?
(a) The Duke.
(b) An old rusty saw.
(c) A case knife.
(d) Someone snooping.

3. Why are loaves of bread floating down the river?
(a) An angry chef has thrown loaves of bread from a river steamer.
(b) People believe bread dabbed with quicksilver will float to a corpse.
(c) A bread cart has fallen off a bridge.
(d) People believe bread thrown in the water will prevent more drownings.

4. What 'relict' do the boys procure from the garret in Chapter 37?
(a) A strong-box.
(b) An iron pot.
(c) A brass warming pan.
(d) A silver candlestick.

5. Where does Huck hide the money in Chapter 27?
(a) In Peter's coffin.
(b) On the raft.
(c) Under Peter's bed.
(d) In Joanna's room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What convinces the ferry captain to investigate the sinking ship?

2. What secret does Huck share with Tom in Chapter 33?

3. Who built Silas Phelps' church?

4. Where does Huck take refuge during the gunfight after Sophia's elopement?

5. Why do the murderers defer leaving in the skiff?

(see the answer key)

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