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

2. In contrast to the expressions of grief acted by the King and the Duke, what does Huck view as a good thing?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Capital.
(c) Frankness.
(d) Music.

3. How was Colonel Grangerford attired on Sundays?
(a) In a scarlet smoking jacket and matching silk carpet slippers.
(b) In a suit of dazzling pure white.
(c) In a blue tailcoat with brass buttons on it.
(d) In his miliraty uniform.

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

5. How does Huck augment his and Jim's diet of river fish and shot waterfowl?
(a) He steals chickens and raids gardens for things like watermelons.
(b) He buys cornmeal flour in a village.
(c) He finds food scraps outside restaurants.
(d) He steals oranges and grapefruit.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How has Jim been attempting to test the authenticity of the King's story?

3. What does Jim confide to Huck in Chapter 23?

4. Who is the servant, Adolphus?

5. Why is Huck feeling "mean and miserable" in Chapter 15?

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