Huckleberry Finn Chapters 11-21 B
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
When an author intends humorous social criticism, it is known as:
- A.
Science Fiction
- B.
Parody
- C.
Tragedy
- D.
Tall Tale
Correct Answer
B. ParodyExplanation
Parody refers to a form of literature that imitates the style or characteristics of another work in a humorous or satirical way. It often involves exaggeration or mockery of the original work, with the intention of providing social criticism. In this case, the author's intention is to use humor to criticize societal issues, making parody the appropriate term.Rate this question:
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- 2.
This was found in a barrel chasing a raft:
- A.
A wanted poster for Jim
- B.
Pap's head preserved in molasses
- C.
Bags of old coins
- D.
Dick Allbright's baby
Correct Answer
D. Dick Allbright's babyExplanation
The correct answer is Dick Allbright's baby because it is the only item listed that is not related to criminal activities or illegal possessions. The other options, such as a wanted poster and bags of old coins, suggest involvement in illegal activities. However, Dick Allbright's baby does not fit this pattern and is therefore the odd one out.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Jim planned to do this when he got to free territory:
- A.
buy his wife and two children
- B.
find the man who sold him into slavery
- C.
get a new identity
- D.
get a boat to England
Correct Answer
A. buy his wife and two childrenExplanation
Jim planned to buy his wife and two children when he reached free territory. This suggests that Jim was previously enslaved and separated from his family. His main priority upon gaining freedom was to reunite with his loved ones and provide them with a better life. This highlights the emotional and personal significance of family for Jim and his determination to overcome the hardships of slavery.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Huck befriends this boy near to his own age after his raft is sunk:
- A.
George Jackson
- B.
Harney Shepardson
- C.
Buck Grangerford
- D.
Stephen Dowling Bots
Correct Answer
C. Buck GrangerfordExplanation
Huck befriends Buck Grangerford near his own age after his raft is sunk.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How did Huck circumvent having to remember his forgotten pseudonym following the raft destruction?
- A.
Used Walter Scott as his automatic name
- B.
He always used Pap's real name
- C.
Looked on an envelope at a "handy" name
- D.
Asked his new friend to spell it Asked his new friend to spell it
Correct Answer
D. Asked his new friend to spell it Asked his new friend to spell itExplanation
Huck circumvented having to remember his forgotten pseudonym by asking his new friend to spell it. This way, he didn't have to recall the name himself and could rely on his friend to provide the correct spelling.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Fate of Stephen Dowling Bots
- A.
shot in the back
- B.
died of measles
- C.
fell down a well
- D.
burned
Correct Answer
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- 7.
This is Buck's fate in Huck Finn:
- A.
Emmeline immortalizes him in a poem
- B.
he elopes with a Shepardson
- C.
he is killed in the feud
- D.
he is chased by a dead baby in a barrel
Correct Answer
C. he is killed in the feudExplanation
Buck's fate in Huck Finn is that he is killed in the feud. This suggests that Buck becomes a victim of the ongoing conflict between the two feuding families. This outcome adds to the tragic nature of the story and highlights the consequences of the ongoing violence and hatred between the families.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Jim wonders if the "moon laid the stars" and Huck, the realist, compares that, less romatically, to:
- A.
scraps after a meal
- B.
frog laying eggs
- C.
gravy at the bottom of a pan
- D.
mud settling in Mississippi water
Correct Answer
B. frog laying eggsExplanation
The comparison of the moon laying the stars to a frog laying eggs suggests that Huck sees the idea as something natural and unremarkable. Just as a frog laying eggs is a common occurrence in nature, Huck views the moon laying the stars as a mundane and ordinary event. This comparison highlights Huck's pragmatic and realistic perspective, contrasting with Jim's more romantic and imaginative thinking.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The Duke's name gets corrupted to this (perhaps more fitting):
- A.
Doctor
- B.
Looie
- C.
Dolphin
- D.
Bilgewater
Correct Answer
D. BilgewaterExplanation
The given answer "Bilgewater" suggests that the Duke's name has been corrupted or altered to this term. This could be because "Bilgewater" is a term used to describe something as low-quality or of poor value. Therefore, it implies that the Duke's reputation or character has been diminished or tarnished in some way, making this corrupted name more fitting.Rate this question:
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- 10.
A collection was taken for this "noble cause" by the frauds:
- A.
pirate reform
- B.
black minstrel performers
- C.
Harney Shepardson's dead brother
- D.
Emmeline Grangerford's tombstone
Correct Answer
A. pirate reformExplanation
The phrase "pirate reform" refers to a fraudulent scheme where individuals pretend to be reforming or improving pirates. In this context, it suggests that the frauds collected money under the pretense of supporting a noble cause such as rehabilitating pirates, but in reality, they were deceiving people and using the funds for their own gain.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which one of the following Shakespeare plays is either alluded to or referenced in HF thus far?
- A.
Romeo and Juliet
- B.
The Importance of Being Earnest
- C.
The Cherry Orchard
- D.
Death of a Salesman
Correct Answer
A. Romeo and JulietExplanation
The correct answer is Romeo and Juliet because there have been references and allusions to this Shakespeare play in HF thus far.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Person not killed in the book so far:
- A.
Dick Allbright's baby
- B.
Buck Grangerford
- C.
Harney Shepardson
Correct Answer
C. Harney ShepardsonExplanation
Harney Shepardson is the correct answer because the other two options, Dick Allbright's baby and Buck Grangerford, are not relevant to the question. The question asks about a person who has not been killed in the book so far, and both Dick Allbright's baby and Buck Grangerford are not individuals but rather entities related to other characters. Harney Shepardson, on the other hand, is a person who has not been killed in the book up to the point where the question is asked.Rate this question:
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- 13.
How does Huck dissuade the two bounty hunters in the boat from approaching Jim on the raft shortly before the raft is destroyed by the steamboat?
- A.
he offers them two $20 gold pieces
- B.
he hints that his father on the raft has smallpox
- C.
he tells them that Jim is mentally deranged
- D.
he tells them the raft is rigged with dynamite
Correct Answer
B. he hints that his father on the raft has smallpoxExplanation
Huck dissuades the two bounty hunters in the boat from approaching Jim on the raft by hinting that his father on the raft has smallpox. This creates fear and concern for their own safety, as smallpox is a highly contagious and potentially deadly disease. By suggesting that they could contract the disease if they come near the raft, Huck successfully convinces the bounty hunters to stay away and not approach Jim.Rate this question:
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- 14.
How do Huck and Jim rationalize the disappearance of their canoe shortly after Huck's being lost in the fog?
- A.
Continued bad luck from the snakeskin
- B.
Thieves stole it
- C.
The robbers from the Sir Walter Scott took revenge
- D.
Pap returned and has trailed them
Correct Answer
A. Continued bad luck from the snakeskinExplanation
Huck and Jim rationalize the disappearance of their canoe by attributing it to continued bad luck from the snakeskin. They believe that the bad luck associated with the snakeskin has caused their canoe to disappear, rather than considering other possibilities such as thieves stealing it or the robbers from the Sir Walter Scott seeking revenge. They may believe in superstitions and view the snakeskin as a sign of misfortune, leading them to believe that it is the cause of their canoe's disappearance.Rate this question:
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- 15.
All of these trouble Huck's conscience momentarily except:
- A.
Jim was going to steal his own children
- B.
he was helping cheat Miss Watson out of property
- C.
he led Jim into danger by going onto the Sir Walter Scott
- D.
he felt badly about the rattlesnake skin
Correct Answer
C. he led Jim into danger by going onto the Sir Walter ScottExplanation
Huck's conscience is troubled by the fact that Jim was going to steal his own children, he was helping cheat Miss Watson out of property, and he felt badly about the rattlesnake skin. However, leading Jim into danger by going onto the Sir Walter Scott does not trouble his conscience momentarily.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Twain "borrowed" some boasting done on a raft from a Tall Tale concerning this "king of the riverboat men."
- A.
Uncle Tom
- B.
Mike Fink
- C.
Davy Crockett
- D.
John Henry
Correct Answer
B. Mike FinkExplanation
Twain "borrowed" some boasting done on a raft from a Tall Tale concerning Mike Fink, who is known as the "king of the riverboat men." This suggests that Twain drew inspiration from the exaggerated stories and braggadocio associated with Mike Fink's character in crafting his own narrative.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Christian music created by enslaved Afro Amercians prior to the Civil War:
- A.
Jazz
- B.
Blues
- C.
Ragtime
- D.
Negro Spirituals
Correct Answer
D. Negro SpiritualsExplanation
Negro Spirituals were a form of Christian music created by enslaved Afro Americans prior to the Civil War. They were deeply rooted in African musical traditions and served as a means of expressing their faith, hope, and struggles in the face of slavery. These spirituals often contained coded messages and double meanings, allowing slaves to communicate and find solace in their shared experiences. The lyrics and melodies of Negro Spirituals continue to be influential and have had a lasting impact on the development of various genres of music, including gospel and blues.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Not true of "We Are Seven":
- A.
Death separates us from the living
- B.
A little girl tells the story
- C.
A sister and brother are dead
- D.
Two siblings have departed and two have gone to sea
Correct Answer
A. Death separates us from the livingExplanation
The correct answer is "A little girl tells the story." This is not true of "We Are Seven" because the poem is actually narrated by an adult speaker who encounters a little girl and engages in a conversation about her family members who have died. The poem explores the girl's perspective on death and her belief that her deceased siblings are still a part of her life.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Explain the poetic devices used in this line: "And each slow dusk a drawing down of blinds."
- 20.
What's that yonder A piece of a raft I says do you belong on it yes sir any men on it only one sir well there's five niggers tonight run off above the head of the bend Is yours white or black? I included two capital letters only.)
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