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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 29, how does the King claim he arrived in the town?
(a) On the Susan Powell from St. Paul.
(b) On the Susan Powell from Cincinnati.
(c) On the Beagle from Darwin.
(d) On the Beagle from New Orleans.

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

4. In what way does Jim think his prophecy of riches has been fulfilled?
(a) He has received $40 from Tom.
(b) He is to receive a regular income stream.
(c) He experienced an epiphany in the prison room and considers that as riches.
(d) He is confirmed as having great friends, and that is riches indeed.

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

6. According to Huck, what delayed his steamer?
(a) It ran aground.
(b) It had to circle around to pick up a passenger who'd fallen overboard.
(c) It was held up by bad weather.
(d) It blew a cylinder head.

7. How had Tom planned to compensate Jim for the problems he caused him?
(a) To buy a house for him, his wife and children.
(b) To organize a concert in his honor.
(c) To have further river adventures and have a brass band procession.
(d) To give him a job scouting in Indian territory.

8. What distance has Aunt Polly traveled to check up on Tom?
(a) Five hundred miles.
(b) Eleven miles.
(c) Eleven hundred miles.
(d) Two hundred miles.

9. What is Aunt Sally doing when Huck again escapes down the lightning rod?
(a) Having a loud argument with Uncle Silas.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Mending her torn dress.
(d) Baking bread.

10. Which animal does Tom suggest Jim might tame?
(a) A rattlesnake.
(b) A large spider.
(c) A rat.
(d) A dog.

11. How soon do the King and the Duke make up their quarrel in Chapter 30?
(a) They don't: they become sworn enemies.
(b) By next morning.
(c) In half an hour.
(d) In an hour.

12. 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.

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

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

15. Why does Huck say in Chapter 32 that he needs to make a trip to town?
(a) To collect his baggage.
(b) To exercise the horse.
(c) To collect money.
(d) To meet another steamboat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dresses in Aunt Sally's clothes in Chapter 40?

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

3. Who is the stranger from Hicksville?

4. What does Aunt Sally think is wrong with Huck in Chapter 40?

5. Why was it ineffective to set the dogs on the gang in Chapter 40?

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