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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Huck's reaction to the widow's prayer?
(a) He decides to test prayer by praying for impossible things.
(b) He takes it seriously and goes off to the forest to think about it
(c) He ridicules prayer because he can't see how it helps people.
(d) He takes it seriously and vows to attend church.

2. What convinces the ferry captain to investigate the sinking ship?
(a) Huck's story of a good financial reward.
(b) The opportunity for glory in catching murderers.
(c) The possibility of valuable salvage.
(d) Huck's harrowing story of women and children in peril..

3. Why do the murderers defer leaving in the skiff?
(a) They want to get rid of Turner first.
(b) They want to get Turner's share of the money.
(c) They decide to have a pot of whiskey first.
(d) They are worried about the river currents.

4. What is the oracle that Jim consults?
(a) A chicken's liver.
(b) The way a toad reacts when it is prodded with a stick.
(c) A crystal ball.
(d) A hairball.

5. What news does Mrs. Loftus give Huck regarding his 'murder'?
(a) Judge Thatcher is a suspect.
(b) Pappy has accused Jim.
(c) Jim is a suspect.
(d) Miss Watson is engaged to be married.

Short Answer Questions

1. What forms the basis of the humorous conversation in Chapter 14?

2. Where does Huck go to cook his supper in Chapter 8?

3. Which people did Huck and Tom intend to ambush?

4. How do Huck and Jim enter the wrecked ship?

5. What is the 'good place' to which Miss Watson keeps referring?

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