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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. In Chapter 28, where was the auction held?
(a) On the veranda of the general store.
(b) In the church hall.
(c) On the porch of the house.
(d) In the public square.

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

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?
(a) Exaggeration.
(b) Personification.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Simile.

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

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

8. Why is Huck pleased he chose to hide behind the curtain and not under the bed in Chapter 26?
(a) Because there is a smelly chamber pot under the bed.
(b) Because he can actually see what the King and the Duke are up to.
(c) Because he enjoys the perfume in Mary Jane's dresses.
(d) Because the first thing the duke does is to look under the bed.

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

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

11. Why is his father annoyed with Huck in Chapter 5?
(a) Huck is not progressing quickly enough at school.
(b) Huck is too friendly with Jim.
(c) Huck put his money where his father couldn't get it.
(d) He doesn't like Huck's airs, nor does he like Huck being educated.

12. Which encores does the Duke suggest Chapter 21?
(a) The Highland fling, the Irish jig and Malvolio's tirade.
(b) Hamlet's soliloquy, the death of Macbeth and the death of Juliet.
(c) The Highland fling, the sailor's hornpipe and Hamlet's soliloquy.
(d) Hamlet's soliloquy, the Highland fling and the sword-dance.

13. What does Jim confide to Huck in Chapter 23?
(a) That he didn't realize scarlet fever had made his daughter deaf and punished her for not obeying him.
(b) That he is glad to be away from his family because the children are noisy and disobedient.
(c) That he stole money and jewelry from Miss Watson and has hidden these on Jackson Island.
(d) That he is really a descendent of Thomas Jefferson.

14. Why is Huck worried when the coffin lid is screwed on?
(a) He doesn't know whether or not the bag of money is still in the coffin.
(b) He thinks perhaps he'll receive a beating from the Duke.
(c) He thinks maybe the rat got in there.
(d) He knows he will soon be found out by Mary Jane.

15. According to what Huck tells the King and the Duke, where did his parents come from?
(a) Carp County in Illinois.
(b) Pike County in Missouri.
(c) Orange County in California.
(d) Pike County in Illinois.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are yallarboys?

2. What doesn't the Duke like about the King's portrayal of Juliet?

3. How did Tom and Huck become rich?

4. How do they all make good their escape from the villagers in Chapter 23?

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

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