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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Huck and Jim leave the baby's bottle in the house?
(a) They think it contains poison.
(b) It contains sour milk and would be diffficult to clean.
(c) It is broken.
(d) It is too small to use as a water bottle.

2. Why are the streets of the 'one horse town' empty?
(a) It is siesta time.
(b) Most people have gone to the camp meeting.
(c) The town is under quarantine.
(d) It is a ghost town.

3. What was Peter Wilks's occupation?
(a) Printer.
(b) Tanner.
(c) Baker.
(d) Doctor.

4. Why is Silas Phelps scared?
(a) He has received a stern letter from his bank manager.
(b) He thinks he has an illness.
(c) He has been to the Nonsuch and doesn't want Sally to find out.
(d) He thinks something dreadful has happened to the boat.

5. What excuse does Huck give the King for his flight from the cemetery?
(a) He was worried about Jim all alone on the raft.
(b) He claims he was warned he could be hanged.
(c) He was worried about Joanna and wanted to find her.
(d) He needed to get away from the crowds.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 28, where was the auction held?

3. Who is responsible for tending the door on the night of the special performance in Chapter 23?

4. Who pumps Huck for information about England?

5. What explanation does 'Sarah/Mary' Williams give for her journey?

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