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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. Before the Mississippi River meets the Ohio River, in what direction is it flowing?

2. Where do Huck and Jim sleep in Chapter 24?

3. In Chapter 31, who sneaks into Jim's tent at night?

4. In Part One, Chapter 28, what does Jim drink with the Virginia Minstrels for the first time?

5. What is the lowest price that Norman offers to seel Jim to Frank McHart, the constable?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jim have to stay at the livery when the Duke and the King leave?

2. Why do the Virginia Ministrels have to make a sudden departure in Part One, Chapter 31?

3. Who is Frank McHart?

4. Whey does Jim not sing with the Minstrels in Part One, Chapter 32?

5. Why does Wiley sell Jim?

6. Why does Jim decide to escape after his first day with Henderson, and who does he take with him?

7. How is Jim made up to sing with the Virginia Minstrels?

8. At the end of Part Two, how do Jim and Norman end up in the river again?

9. How does Jim treat the wounds on his back after he escapes?

10. In Part One, Chapter 24, why does Huck think Jim does not trust him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood in James, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

Essay Topic 2

Norman is a Black man Jim meets when he performs with the Virginia Minstrels. Who is Norman and how does Everett reveal Norman’s character traits?

Essay Topic 3

Reading and writing help Jim have control over his mind and thoughts. What are the benefits and dangers of reading and writing for Jim?

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