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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one symbol that the fog represents?

2. In what way is Huck's time with his father spoiled?

3. What idea is it that Huck and his friends don't fully understand [when forming their gang and making plans]?

4. How does Huck give himself thinking time when questions about England become awkward?

5. Why does Huck want Mary Jane to leave before breakfast?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 13, why does Huck again find it necessary to adopt a disguise?

2. What does Chapter 4 show the reader about Huckleberry Finn's character?

3. Why does Huck consider moving the money from its hiding-place in Peter Wilks' coffin?

4. Comment on Huck's experience of prayer in Chapter 3.

5. What is ironic about Jim claiming that a snakeskin brings bad luck?

6. Why is Huck not overly concerned about the auction of the Wilks property?

7. In what way does the King act opportunistically for his own ends?

8. How does Joanna demonstrate that she has intelligence and a healthy skepticism?

9. What makes the river a dangerous, as well as an idyllic, place to be?

10. What is the difference between the fraud practiced by the self-styled 'duke' and 'king' and the lies told by Huck?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Romantic imagination can be creative. In the character of Tom Sawyer, it is merely imitative. Discuss with close reference to the text.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that presents a strong argument in support of the statement: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has a strong moral core. Readers should ignore the disclaimer that appears at the beginning of the novel.

Essay Topic 3

The narrative in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn deals with a series of deceptions. Sometimes it is a matter of self-deception, while other events involve deliberate acts of deception for varying motives. In an essay, discuss the importance of deception and cite two examples, providing adequate details. You might include discussion on whether or not deception can be justified.

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