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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What doesn't the Duke like about the King's portrayal of Juliet?

2. Who suggests telling Uncle Harvey about Mary Jane and the mumps?

3. According to what Huck tells the King and the Duke, where did his parents come from?

4. What is the oracle that Jim consults?

5. What is the 'good place' to which Miss Watson keeps referring?

Short Essay Questions

1. Comment on the capacity for fantasy possessed by each main character as seen by Chapter 2 in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

2. What traits does Huck demonstrate in Chapter 7?

3. What is the special relevance of the catastrophe related in Chapter 18?

4. How seriously should readers take the disclaimer "By Order of the Author"?

5. Comment on Huck's experience of prayer in Chapter 3.

6. What is Huck's initial attitude towards Jim?

7. In what way does the King act opportunistically for his own ends?

8. How does Joanna demonstrate that she has intelligence and a healthy skepticism?

9. What is the difference between the fraud practiced by the self-styled 'duke' and 'king' and the lies told by Huck?

10. In Chapter 13, why does Huck again find it necessary to adopt a disguise?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Huck's conscience shows the struggle between what society wants us to do and what we know is right. These are often different. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Essay Topic 2

The narrative in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn deals with a series of deceptions. Sometimes it is a matter of self-deception, while other events involve deliberate acts of deception for varying motives. In an essay, discuss the importance of deception and cite two examples, providing adequate details. You might include discussion on whether or not deception can be justified.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that presents a strong argument in support of the statement: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has a strong moral core. Readers should ignore the disclaimer that appears at the beginning of the novel.

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