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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Huck go to cook his supper in Chapter 8?
(a) Close to where he has hidden the canoe.
(b) On the beach facing the Illinois bank.
(c) The Illinois bank of the river.
(d) Deep into the woods.

2. How does Huck re-enter the house in Chapter 34?
(a) Through the back door.
(b) Through the front door
(c) Through a side window.
(d) By climbing the lightning rod.

3. In Jim's eyes, how is Huck different?
(a) Jim says Huck is the only 'white' person who has ever honored a promise to him.
(b) Jim notes that Huck has little care for money.
(c) Jim thinks Huck is braver than anyone else he knows.
(d) Jim says Huck is 'true blue' and is helping him.

4. Who was allowed to sleep in Emmeline Grangerford's room?
(a) Guests from New Orleans.
(b) Huck.
(c) Harney Shepherson.
(d) No one.

5. Why is Huck "mighty thankful to the old doctor"?
(a) For listening to what Jim had to say.
(b) Because he didn't amputate Tom's leg.
(c) Because he spoke up for Jim.
(d) For helping to hide Tom from the men and dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Aunt Sally cross in Chapter 37?

2. What does Huck see behind the smokehouse in Chapter 35?

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

4. Which characters are dreadfully blue and desperate in Chapter 31?

5. What explanation does 'Sarah/Mary' Williams give for her journey?

(see the answer key)

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