Huck Finn Plot Quiz
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1. Tom Sawyer gets most of his ideas from: A. Huck. B. the daily newspaper. C. his own imagination. D. romantic novels. E. his schoolmaster.
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D. DExplanation
Tom Sawyer gets most of his ideas from romantic novels. This suggests that he is influenced by the stories and themes found in these novels, which likely shape his own imagination and the way he approaches situations. It also implies that he may have a romanticized view of the world and may seek adventure and excitement, similar to what he reads about in these novels.Rate this question:
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2. Huck takes his newly acquired $6,000 and: A. buys Jim’s freedom. B. gives it to pap. C. buries it in a cave. D. sells it to Judge Thatcher for $1.00. E. both A and C
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D. DExplanation
Huck takes his newly acquired $6,000 and sells it to Judge Thatcher for $1.00.Rate this question:
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3. When life on the river is described, the mood created is usually one of A. tranquillity. B.sadness. C.violence. D.sobriety.
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A. AExplanation
The correct answer is A. The explanation for this answer is that when life on the river is described, the mood created is usually one of tranquillity. This can be attributed to the peaceful and calming nature of rivers, with their flowing water and serene surroundings. The description of life on the river often evokes a sense of peace and tranquillity, making option A the correct answer.Rate this question:
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4. Huck is amazed when he hears that slaves A. comb their hair each day. B. know stories from the Christian Bible. C. love their children as much as white people love their own children. D. would prefer to live in a slave holding state as a black person. E. both C and D
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C. CExplanation
Huck is amazed when he hears that slaves love their children as much as white people love their own children. This suggests that Huck has a preconceived notion that slaves do not have the same capacity for love and affection as white people. The fact that he is amazed indicates that he is challenging his own beliefs and realizing that slaves are capable of the same emotions and attachments as anyone else. This realization may lead to a change in Huck's perspective on slavery.Rate this question:
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5. While on the stranded steamboat, Huck overhears two men A. planning to capture Jim. B. plotting a raid on the Phelpses’ farm. C talking about pap’s death. D. planning to rob a bank. E. planning to murder a third man.
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6. After they are separated by the island in the river, Huck gets back aboard the raft while Jim is sleeping. He plays a trick on Jim A. which almost causes Jim to break his leg. B. which backfires on Huck who ends up falling off the raft. C. for which Huck is later made to feel ashamed. D. which causes Jim’s feelings to be hurt. E. both C and D
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E. EExplanation
Huck plays a trick on Jim while he is sleeping, which causes both Jim's feelings to be hurt and later makes Huck feel ashamed.Rate this question:
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7. As they near Cairo, Illinois, Jim becomes very excited, A. and Huck laughs to see his friend so happy. B. but Huck becomes very serious because he knows that the most dangerous part of their trip is still ahead. C. but Huck cannot understand Jim’s happiness since Jim had to leave his family behind. D. but Huck becomes troubled because he realizes the terrible crime he is committing. E. both B and C
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8. While Huck is at the Grangerfords’ home, Twain takes the opportunity to satirize A. Southern tendency to act like royalty. B. the cruel sport of dog fights. C. people who gamble with money they cannot afford to lose. D. the juxtaposition of religion and violence E. Both A and D
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E. EExplanation
The correct answer is E. Both A and D. This is because in the Grangerfords' home, Huck witnesses the family's obsession with their own social status and their tendency to act like royalty, which satirizes the Southern tendency to do the same. Additionally, Twain also satirizes the juxtaposition of religion and violence as the Grangerfords are involved in a violent feud with another family while still claiming to be devoutly religious.Rate this question:
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9. When Buck and his cousin are killed, Huck A. vows to get revenge. B. fears that they will come after him next. C. is sickened by the sight. D.refuses to believe they are dead.
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C. CExplanation
When Buck and his cousin are killed, Huck is sickened by the sight. This suggests that Huck is deeply affected by the deaths and feels disgusted or disturbed by what he sees.Rate this question:
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10. The person who says, “The average man is a coward,” is A. Colonel Sherbourne B. the dauphin. C. Dr. Robinson. D. pap. E. the duke
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A. AExplanation
The correct answer is A. Colonel Sherbourne. This can be inferred from the given statement that "The person who says, 'The average man is a coward'." Since Colonel Sherbourne is the only option mentioned in the given answer choices, it can be concluded that he is the one who made this statement.Rate this question:
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11. The person who stages the Royal Nonesuch show is A. the duke. B Boggs. C. Colonel Sherbourne. D. Mr. Grangerford. E. Dr. Robinson
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A. AExplanation
The correct answer is A. The person who stages the Royal Nonesuch show is the duke.Rate this question:
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12. The only person in town who is not taken in by the two con men is A. the newspaper editor, Mr. Jakes. B. Mary Jane, the daughter. C. the clever servant Silas. D. Dr. Robinson, the town’s doctor. E. Forbes, the banker.
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D. DExplanation
Dr. Robinson, the town's doctor, is the only person in town who is not taken in by the two con men. The other options, such as the newspaper editor, Mary Jane, the clever servant Silas, and Forbes the banker, are not mentioned in the given information and therefore cannot be determined as the correct answer. Only Dr. Robinson is explicitly stated as not being taken in by the con men.Rate this question:
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13. Huck hides the gold stolen from the girls A. in the coffin. B. up a chimney. C. in the attic under some loose floor boards. D. in a mattress. E. in the bottom of the king’s bag.
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A. AExplanation
Huck hides the gold stolen from the girls in the coffin.Rate this question:
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14. While at the Wilkses’, Huck becomes disgusted with A. the greed of the average person. B. the cruelty he sees all around him. C. the phony behavior and carrying on of the duke and the king. D. the gullibility of the townspeople. E. both C and D
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E. EExplanation
Huck becomes disgusted with both the phony behavior and carrying on of the duke and the king, as well as the gullibility of the townspeople. This can be seen throughout the novel as Huck witnesses the deceitful actions of the duke and the king, who pretend to be royalty and take advantage of others. Additionally, Huck is appalled by the townspeople's willingness to believe and support the duke and the king, despite their obvious dishonesty. This disgust reflects Huck's growing understanding of the flaws and hypocrisy in society.Rate this question:
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15. After Huck learns that Jim has been taken prisoner and locked up on the Phelpses’ farm, Huck’s reaction is A. relief to learn that Jim is not freed. B. one of excitement because it means a new adventure begins. C. sickness that the duke and king could sell a human being for $40.00. D. that he will write a letter to Miss Watson telling her where her slave is. E. both C and D
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E. EExplanation
Huck's reaction after learning that Jim has been taken prisoner and locked up on the Phelpses' farm is a combination of both options C and D. He feels sickened by the fact that the duke and king could sell a human being for $40.00, and he also decides to write a letter to Miss Watson, revealing Jim's whereabouts.Rate this question:
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16. When Huck sees the duke and the king tarred and feathered, he A. believes they get just what they deserve. B. thinks it is the funniest sight he has ever seen. C. tells Tom he has no idea who the two are. D. feels sorry for them. E. wishes they would have been hanged.
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D. DExplanation
Huck feels sorry for the duke and the king when he sees them tarred and feathered. This is evident from the text as Huck says, "I felt sorry for them poor pitiful rascals." Huck's sympathy towards them shows that he does not believe they deserve the punishment they received.Rate this question:
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17. In contrasting Huck and Tom, we find that Huck is A. more sensible than Tom. B. more respectable and ethical than Tom. C. more inclined to read romantic novels than Tom. D. both A and B E. both B and C
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D. DExplanation
In contrasting Huck and Tom, we find that Huck is more sensible than Tom. This is supported by the fact that Huck tends to make more practical and logical decisions compared to Tom. Additionally, Huck is also more respectable and ethical than Tom. This is evident in Huck's moral compass and his willingness to do what is right, even if it goes against societal norms. Therefore, the correct answer is D, both A and B.Rate this question:
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18. Tom needs a doctor because A. he has been shot. B. Huck accidentally hits Tom with a shovel and breaks his arm. C. he breaks his leg jumping from the roof. D. he comes down with the flu. E. the nail he steps on causes an infection.
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A. AExplanation
Tom needs a doctor because he has been shot.Rate this question:
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19. When Tom returns to the story in Chapter 33, A. Jim is reduced to a stereotype in Tom's eyes. B. the tone of the story changes. C. Huck’s character becomes much more passive. D. all of the above E. none of the above
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D. DExplanation
In Chapter 33, when Tom returns to the story, all of the above statements are true. Jim is reduced to a stereotype in Tom's eyes, indicating a change in Tom's perception of him. The tone of the story also changes with Tom's presence, possibly becoming more lighthearted or comedic. Additionally, Huck's character becomes more passive as Tom takes charge and leads the group. Therefore, option D, all of the above, is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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20. The river in this story represents A. violence. B. freedom. C. treachery D. boredom. E. conformity.
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B. BExplanation
The river in this story represents freedom because it symbolizes the escape from the constraints and limitations of society. The river provides a sense of liberation and adventure for the characters, allowing them to break free from the mundane and explore new possibilities. It represents a departure from the conformity and boredom of everyday life, offering a sense of excitement and possibility.Rate this question:
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21. In the last two chapters Huck learns A. that Jim is a free man. B. that his father is dead. C. the true meaning of human brotherhood. D. that Uncle Silas is his real father. E. both A and B
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E. EExplanation
In the last two chapters, Huck learns that Jim is a free man and that his father is dead. These revelations have a profound impact on Huck's understanding of the world and his own moral compass. He realizes that Jim, despite being a slave, is deserving of freedom and should be treated as an equal. Additionally, the death of his abusive father allows Huck to escape his oppressive and violent home life, giving him the opportunity to forge his own path and make decisions based on his own conscience.Rate this question:
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22. At the end of the book Huck decides that A. people are basically good and decent. B. most people are greedy and petty. C. the average man is a coward. D. he is setting out for the Indian territory because he does not want to be civilized by Aunt Sally. E. both A and D
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D. DExplanation
Huck decides that he is setting out for the Indian territory because he does not want to be civilized by Aunt Sally. This is evident from the given option D, which states that he is choosing to leave and not be civilized.Rate this question:
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