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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 prevents Jim from being hanged?

2. Which character leaves the raft to check out Pikesville?

3. Where will Huck be able to find Jim?

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

5. Who is the stranger from Hicksville?

Short Essay Questions

1. Comment upon the serious layer of meaning in the escapade to free Jim.

2. What happens to expose the King's lie about his arrival in the town?

3. What steps in Huck's journey to maturity are dealt with Chapter 31?

4. In what way does Huck get more than he's bargained for at the Phelps farm?

5. Who is made a scapegoat in the matter of the spoons and the rats?

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

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

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

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

10. Account for the way the townspeople now view Jim as some sort of lunatic in Chapter 41.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the idea of resourcefulness and why it is important in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Discuss the way in which this quality is demonstrated in two characters of your choice.

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