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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25 | Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Jim alerted to the coming lightning storm?
(a) He feels a change in the atmosphere and smells ozone.
(b) He understands clouds and thunderheads.
(c) He goes into a trance and sees a vision of the coming storm.
(d) He has an astute observation of birds.

2. How do Huck and Jim enter the wrecked ship?
(a) Through a hole in the stern.
(b) By climbing the paddle-wheel.
(c) Through the forward skylight.
(d) They climb onto the larboard deck and go down a ladder.

3. What does Huck do with his money?
(a) He asks Judge Thatcher to invest all the money in pork bellies.
(b) He signs the entire amount to Judge Thatcher.
(c) He gives the money to an anti-slavery movement.
(d) He asks Judge Thatcher to give it to the Widow.

4. In Chapter 13, what is Jim's attitude to the adventure he and Huck have just experienced?
(a) Enthusiastic. He can't wait for the next opportunity, though he does have some criticism.
(b) Ambivalent. He is uncertain about the moral status of what they have just done.
(c) Negative. He didn't enjoy it and doesn't want similar adventures.
(d) Compliant. He likes Huck to lead, enjoyed the adventure and falls in with Huck's ideas.

5. Who is the servant, Adolphus?
(a) Tom Sawyer.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Huck Finn.
(d) Jim.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who gives new clothes to Pappy?

4. In his stories, what does Jim tell people about his five-cent piece?

5. What is one symbol that the fog represents?

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