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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tom Sawyer say "H'aint ever done you no harm"?
(a) He thinks Huck is about to assault him.
(b) He thinks Huck is about to steal his horse.
(c) He thinks Huck is a ghost come to haunt him.
(d) He fears Huck will blackmail him about Jim.

2. 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 are worried about the river currents.
(d) They decide to have a pot of whiskey first.

3. In what way is Huck's time with his father spoiled?
(a) They run out of money.
(b) They never catch any fish.
(c) His father beats him frequently.
(d) His father threatens him with a shotgun.

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

5. In Chapter 29, how does the King claim he arrived in the town?
(a) On the Susan Powell from Cincinnati.
(b) On the Beagle from New Orleans.
(c) On the Beagle from Darwin.
(d) On the Susan Powell from St. Paul.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he chases Huck around the cabin, brandishing a knife, what does Pappy call his son?

2. What excuse does Huck give the King for his flight from the cemetery?

3. What does Huck do with his money?

4. Why do Huck and Jim leave the baby's bottle in the house?

5. Why is Aunt Sally cross in Chapter 37?

(see the answer key)

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