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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What explanation does Huck give for having the gun in his hands?
(a) He says he was about to go and shoot a wild hog.
(b) He tells his father someone was trying to break into the cabin.
(c) He tells his father he was being helpful by cleaning the gun.
(d) He says he was checking to see if it was loaded.

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

3. Which alias does the Duke adopt for the performance?
(a) An actor called Thoman Kean the incredible.
(b) An actor called David Garrick the Younger.
(c) An actor called Billie Langtry.
(d) An actor called David Garrick the Elder.

4. How does Huck's practical joke on Jim backfire?
(a) Jim turns the tables by putting live coals in Huck's bed.
(b) Huck is bitten by a rattlesnake.
(c) Jim is bitten by an actual snake.
(d) Jim is so angry that he attacks Huck.

5. How do Huck and Tom exit the house in Chapter 36?
(a) Through the front window.
(b) Down the lightning rod.
(c) Out the back door.
(d) Through the storm cellar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why isn't Jim able to sleep in Chapter 39?

2. What 'relict' do the boys procure from the garret in Chapter 37?

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

4. Where does Huck hide the raft in Chapter 31?

5. Huck's narrative includes the words: "but I was over the shoal water now." This is an example of what sort of figurative language?

(see the answer key)

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