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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. For what reason is Peter Wilks' body to be exhumed?

2. What makes Huck squirm in Chapter 30?

3. Where does Tom leave an anonymous letter?

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

5. How does Huck re-enter the house in Chapter 34?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way is Huck's and Tom's relationship changing by Chapter 36?

2. In what interesting way does the arrival of Tom Sawyer in Chapter 33 develop the narrative?

3. Is there any rationale for the King confessing to hiding the money in the coffin?

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

5. How does Aunt Sally respond to Huck's information about the way the boys entered and exited via the lightning rod?

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

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

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

9. When responding Chapter 42, what conclusion is it possible to make concerning a romantic view of the world?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The most lyrical moments in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn concern Huck's response to nature. Examine Huck's relationship with the natural world, dealing closely with two passages of your choice. How do these passages illuminate Huck's character for us?

Essay Topic 2

Since The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published, much discussion has focused on the significance of the river/shore contrast. In a fluent essay, explain your personal response to this. What do you think is important about the river and in what important ways does it contrast with the shore?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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