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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the problem with Jim being imprisoned in a log cabin?
(a) It is easy for others to hear what is going on inside it.
(b) It is very cold there at night.
(c) There is no rock on which he can trace his coat-of-arms.
(d) There is nowhere for Huck and Tom to hide should someone come by.

2. Who dresses in Aunt Sally's clothes in Chapter 40?
(a) Huck.
(b) Jim.
(c) Aunt Sally.
(d) Tom.

3. How does Huck explain Tom's wound to the doctor in Chapter 41?
(a) He explains that Tom was cleaning the gun when it discharged.
(b) He claims a bandit did the deed.
(c) He claims that Tom slipped and fell and the gun discharged.
(d) He says Tom kicked a gun in his sleep, during a dream..

4. How many gun-toting farmers were in the sitting-room in Chapter 40?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Five.
(c) Ten.
(d) Fifteen.

5. In Chapter 35, what does Tom instruct Huck to do?
(a) Steal three knives.
(b) Steal a knife.
(c) Leave the back door open.
(d) Steal some food.

6. What prevents Jim from being hanged?
(a) Financial considerations - they'd have to pay his owner for him.
(b) Pleas from Huck and Tom.
(c) Convenience.
(d) Compassion.

7. Why does Huck think he has no money left?
(a) He's had to pay for damage to the steam-boat that ran over the raft.
(b) Judge Thatcher has not invested it wisely.
(c) He imagines his father has obtained the money from Judge Thatcher and spent it all on drink.
(d) His father has probably stolen it.

8. Why will Huck be the first to go into Indian territory?
(a) He wants to make friends with Indians.
(b) Because he wants to escape Aunt Sally's plans to adopt and civilize him.
(c) He is the best tracker and woodsman.
(d) He wants to escape from Tom's silly schemes.

9. Why is Jim initially confused about getting a coat-of-arms?
(a) He thinks he might have to pay for it.
(b) He already has one.
(c) He thinks it's clothing.
(d) He doesn't believe people should bear arms.

10. For Huck, what is the effect of the farmers' visits and Aunt Sally's questions?
(a) He is becoming confused, but tries to stay confident.
(b) He is scared and confused.
(c) He is confident and makes up a good story, as usual.
(d) He is scared, but keeps level-headed.

11. Where does Huck hide the raft in Chapter 31?
(a) On the other side of the river.
(b) On Jackson's Island.
(c) At a woody island in the river.
(d) Under the sawmill's landing-stage.

12. According to Tom, what is the problem with Jim's captivity?
(a) Getting across the moat.
(b) Difficulties have to be invented.
(c) Getting past the other slaves.
(d) Difficulties could make it impossible to achieve.

13. What is Mrs. Hotchkiss's opinion of Jim?
(a) That he is crazy.
(b) That he is intelligent.
(c) That he is an interesting character.
(d) That he is bad-tempered.

14. Why is there no reply to the letters Uncle Silas sends the plantation owners?
(a) The plantation owner has died.
(b) The plantation does not exist.
(c) The plantation owner is bad-mannered.
(d) The steamboat carring the mail has been sunk.

15. Why is Huck "mighty thankful to the old doctor"?
(a) For helping to hide Tom from the men and dogs.
(b) Because he spoke up for Jim.
(c) For listening to what Jim had to say.
(d) Because he didn't amputate Tom's leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Duke threaten to do to the King if he lies again?

2. What falls out of Uncle Silas's hat?

3. In Chapter 37, what does Uncle Silas promise to do next day?

4. What sociable activity do Jim and the boys share in Chapter 36?

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

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