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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his stories, what does Jim tell people about his five-cent piece?
(a) Miss Watson gave it to him.
(b) He found it under a tree.
(c) He stole it from the Devil.
(d) The Devil gave it to him.

2. In what way is Huck's time with his father spoiled?
(a) They never catch any fish.
(b) They run out of money.
(c) His father beats him frequently.
(d) His father threatens him with a shotgun.

3. How did Tom and Huck become rich?
(a) Huck's father left him $6,000.
(b) They recovered $6,000 in gold.
(c) Tom's father lent him $6,000.
(d) They were given $6,000 for handing over a runaway slave.

4. What explanation does Huck give for having the gun in his hands?
(a) He tells his father someone was trying to break into the cabin.
(b) He says he was checking to see if it was loaded.
(c) He says he was about to go and shoot a wild hog.
(d) He tells his father he was being helpful by cleaning the gun.

5. What is the oracle that Jim consults?
(a) A hairball.
(b) A chicken's liver.
(c) The way a toad reacts when it is prodded with a stick.
(d) A crystal ball.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why are Huck and Jim unable to land the catfish they caught?

3. What does Huck do with the canoe when he reaches Jackson's Island?

4. Why are loaves of bread floating down the river?

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

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