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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why will Huck be the first to go into Indian territory?
(a) He wants to escape from Tom's silly schemes.
(b) He is the best tracker and woodsman.
(c) He wants to make friends with Indians.
(d) Because he wants to escape Aunt Sally's plans to adopt and civilize him.

2. Where does the King lay the blame for the missing money?
(a) The undertaker.
(b) Thieves.
(c) The slaves from the Wilks household.
(d) Tom Collins.

3. In Chapter 32, who does Huck say gave him breakfast?
(a) A nearby farmer.
(b) A generous passenger on the steamboat.
(c) A lady at the steamboat landing.
(d) The steamboat Captain.

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

5. Why can't Tom get back up the lightning rod?
(a) The lightning rod is cold and slippery.
(b) Huck broke it.
(c) There's danger he might be seen.
(d) His hands are too sore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the problem with Jim keeping a journal?

2. How did the King obtain the money to get drunk?

3. According to Huck, what delayed his steamer?

4. Why isn't Jim able to sleep in Chapter 39?

5. How soon do the King and the Duke make up their quarrel in Chapter 30?

Short Essay Questions

1. Comment on the way in which Tom and Huck confuse the slave who is guarding Jim.

2. Is there any way in which Tom Sawyer's character appears a little unpleasant at this point in the novel (by Chapter 35)?

3. How does Huck feel when he glimpses the King and the Duke rowing fast towards the raft in Chapter 29?

4. How do the events of Chapter 37 continue to sustain Twain's satirical purpose?

5. By Chapter 38, what is Jim's attitude to the efforts being made on his behalf?

6. In what way does his account of the con men's humiliation reinforce that Huck's character is maturing?

7. What steps in Huck's journey to maturity are dealt with Chapter 31?

8. What techniques does Twain employ Chapter 35 to create humor?

9. Comment on Tom's proposed plans to recompense and appease Jim, who has suffered the most from Tom's absurd endeavors.

10. What human vice ironically provides the means for Huck and the con men to escape after the Wilks fraud?

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