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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Huck think is "the lonesomest sound in the whole world"?
(a) The baying of hounds.
(b) The lapping of water at midnight.
(c) The cry of a whippoorwill.
(d) The hum of a spinning-wheel.

2. Who suggests telling Uncle Harvey about Mary Jane and the mumps?
(a) Susan.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Huck.
(d) Joanna.

3. Why are the streets of the 'one horse town' empty?
(a) It is a ghost town.
(b) Most people have gone to the camp meeting.
(c) The town is under quarantine.
(d) It is siesta time.

4. What does Huck see behind the smokehouse in Chapter 35?
(a) An old rusty saw.
(b) The Duke.
(c) A case knife.
(d) Someone snooping.

5. How does Jim react when he first sees Huck in Chapter 8?
(a) He's angry and afraid of being discovered.
(b) He's relieved and happy Huck is alive.
(c) He's frightened as he genuinely believes Huck is a ghost.
(d) He thinks Huck is the Devil and is desperately afraid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the oracle that Jim consults?

2. How was Colonel Grangerford attired on Sundays?

3. Who was allowed to sleep in Emmeline Grangerford's room?

4. Why does Huck take a canoe up a 'chute' in Chapter 19?

5. How does Jim receive his food while in captivity?

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