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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Huck and Jim find themselves riding the river through thick fog in Chapter 15?
(a) The mooring rope has been lost.
(b) They are embarking on a new adventure and want to take risks.
(c) The sapling they use as a mooring is not strong enough to hold the raft.
(d) The fog has come down too suddenly for them to get to shore.

2. Where does the King lay the blame for the missing money?
(a) Thieves.
(b) The slaves from the Wilks household.
(c) The undertaker.
(d) Tom Collins.

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

4. Where does Huck go to cook his supper in Chapter 8?
(a) The Illinois bank of the river.
(b) On the beach facing the Illinois bank.
(c) Deep into the woods.
(d) Close to where he has hidden the canoe.

5. How does the doctor rate Huck as a liar?
(a) He is unaware that Huck is telling lies.
(b) Very creative at it.
(c) Poorly.
(d) Excellently.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Huck, what delayed his steamer?

2. Where does Huck take refuge during the gunfight after Sophia's elopement?

3. Why didn't Huck mind Uncle Silas' long blessing?

4. What does the King do after his confession?

5. How does Huck's practical joke on Jim backfire?

(see the answer key)

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