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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why are Huck and Jim unable to land the catfish they caught?
(a) The line breaks.
(b) The fish is too enormous for them to handle.
(c) The fish pulls Jim into the water and he has to be rescued.
(d) The hook comes adrift.

3. What explanation does 'Sarah/Mary' Williams give for her journey?
(a) She has to tell Uncle Abner that her mother is ill and out of money.
(b) She is on her way to visit a sick aunt.
(c) She was bringing money to Uncle Abner, but was robbed.
(d) She is running away from an arranged marriage.

4. What news does Mrs. Loftus give Huck regarding his 'murder'?
(a) Judge Thatcher is a suspect.
(b) Miss Watson is engaged to be married.
(c) Pappy has accused Jim.
(d) Jim is a suspect.

5. What is Huck's reaction to the widow's prayer?
(a) He takes it seriously and goes off to the forest to think about it
(b) He takes it seriously and vows to attend church.
(c) He decides to test prayer by praying for impossible things.
(d) He ridicules prayer because he can't see how it helps people.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What word should Huck have used instead of "dolphin"?

3. Where, on the island, do Huck and Jim hide their belongings?

4. What does Huck do with his money?

5. Where does Huck go to cook his supper in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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