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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way does Jim think his prophecy of riches has been fulfilled?
(a) He is to receive a regular income stream.
(b) He has received $40 from Tom.
(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.

2. How many mottoes does Tom devise for Jim's coat-of-arms?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Ten.
(d) Four.

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

4. What excuse does Huck give the King for his flight from the cemetery?
(a) He was worried about Joanna and wanted to find her.
(b) He needed to get away from the crowds.
(c) He was worried about Jim all alone on the raft.
(d) He claims he was warned he could be hanged.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Huck confess to Aunt Sally in Chapter 41?

2. What secret does Huck share with Tom in Chapter 33?

3. Where is Aunt Sally's calico dress in Chapter 42?

4. What is Mrs. Hotchkiss's opinion of Jim?

5. How had Tom planned to compensate Jim for the problems he caused him?

Short Essay Questions

1. By Chapter 38, what is Jim's attitude to the efforts being made on his behalf?

2. What techniques does Twain employ Chapter 35 to create humor?

3. Is there any rationale for the King confessing to hiding the money in the coffin?

4. In what interesting way does the arrival of Tom Sawyer in Chapter 33 develop the narrative?

5. What precautions are taken in the Phelps household after the notes are received?

6. How do the events of Chapter 37 continue to sustain Twain's satirical purpose?

7. What is ironic about Huck's comment to Tom: "Your head gets leveler and leveler all the time"?

8. In what way is Huck's and Tom's relationship changing by Chapter 36?

9. When responding Chapter 42, what conclusion is it possible to make concerning a romantic view of the world?

10. How does Huck intend to deal with the problem of the arrival of the real Tom Sawyer?

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