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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Huck and Jim unable to land the catfish they caught?
(a) The fish pulls Jim into the water and he has to be rescued.
(b) The fish is too enormous for them to handle.
(c) The hook comes adrift.
(d) The line breaks.

2. Why does Huck want Mary Jane to leave before breakfast?
(a) He knows there is better food at the Lothrop place.
(b) He knows the expression on her face will show the King and the Duke that she is onto them.
(c) He is afraid Mary Jane will confront the King and slap his face.
(d) She'll be able to arrive at the Lothrops' place before the heat of the day.

3. Where does Huck take refuge during the gunfight after Sophia's elopement?
(a) In a tree.
(b) In Emeline's bedroom.
(c) Under the wood heap.
(d) In his canoe.

4. How does Huck escape from the cabin he has been locked in for three days?
(a) He smashes a window and climbs out.
(b) He prizes up the floorboards and escapes that way.
(c) He climbs up the inside of the chimney.
(d) He saws his way out.

5. How do Huck and Tom exit the house in Chapter 36?
(a) Out the back door.
(b) Through the front window.
(c) Down the lightning rod.
(d) Through the storm cellar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where had the Grangerfords' beautiful oil cloth table cover come from?

2. Where does Huck hide the money in Chapter 27?

3. Where does Colonel Sherburn stand to protect himself in Chapter 22?

4. What news does Mrs. Loftus give Huck regarding his 'murder'?

5. In Chapter 28, where was the auction held?

(see the answer key)

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