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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way does Jim think his prophecy of riches has been fulfilled?
(a) He is to receive a regular income stream.
(b) He experienced an epiphany in the prison room and considers that as riches.
(c) He is confirmed as having great friends, and that is riches indeed.
(d) He has received $40 from Tom.

2. How does Jim receive his food while in captivity?
(a) On a tin plate.
(b) On a salver.
(c) On a pan.
(d) On a trencher made with fried bread.

3. What does the King do after his confession?
(a) He cries.
(b) He goes for a cleansing swim, symbolic of beginning a new life.
(c) He tells jokes till everyone is asleep.
(d) He retired to the wigwam with a bottle.

4. Why does Huck think he has no money left?
(a) Judge Thatcher has not invested it wisely.
(b) He imagines his father has obtained the money from Judge Thatcher and spent it all on drink.
(c) His father has probably stolen it.
(d) He's had to pay for damage to the steam-boat that ran over the raft.

5. According to Tom, how do prisoners always water their plants?
(a) With fresh spring-water.
(b) With their tears.
(c) With their sweat.
(d) With cold tea.

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

7. For Huck, what is the effect of the farmers' visits and Aunt Sally's questions?
(a) He is scared and confused.
(b) He is becoming confused, but tries to stay confident.
(c) He is scared, but keeps level-headed.
(d) He is confident and makes up a good story, as usual.

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

9. What time is it when the boys become too tired to carry on?
(a) Around midnight.
(b) Supper-time.
(c) Two in the morning.
(d) Four in the morning.

10. What injury has the real William Wilks sustained?
(a) A laceration to his foot.
(b) A broken elbow.
(c) A broken arm.
(d) A cut to the forehead.

11. How does Huck explain Tom's wound to the doctor in Chapter 41?
(a) He claims that Tom slipped and fell and the gun discharged.
(b) He claims a bandit did the deed.
(c) He says Tom kicked a gun in his sleep, during a dream..
(d) He explains that Tom was cleaning the gun when it discharged.

12. Where was Aunt Sally's apron in Chapter 37?
(a) On the clothes-line.
(b) She was wearing it.
(c) Hanging on a chair.
(d) In a closet.

13. Where will Huck be able to find Jim?
(a) On the raft.
(b) At Abram G. Foster's farm.
(c) In jail.
(d) At the Phelps farm.

14. According to Tom, what is the problem with Jim's captivity?
(a) Difficulties could make it impossible to achieve.
(b) Difficulties have to be invented.
(c) Getting across the moat.
(d) Getting past the other slaves.

15. Who is the stranger from Hicksville?
(a) Huckleberry Finn.
(b) Judge Thatcher.
(c) Harvey Wilks.
(d) Tom Sawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the problem with Jim being imprisoned in a log cabin?

2. Which animal does Tom suggest Jim might tame?

3. What is Tom's reaction when he hears that there are men with guns after the gang?

4. What does Huck confess to Aunt Sally in Chapter 41?

5. In Chapter 37, what does Uncle Silas promise to do next day?

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