Quiz "The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn"
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With whom does Huck run away?
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Tom
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Jim
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Widow Douglas
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Mary Jane Wilks
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Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” is a novel first published in the United Kingdom in 1884, and is a direct sequel to Twain’s “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”. What do you know about the book?
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Who was the King and his companion?
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A nobleman aand his assistant from England hired to find Huck and Jim
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A con-man and conspirator wanting to trick people out of money
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A man that masquerades as a king to sell hamburgers for Burger King
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Huck's dad who he calls King and his dad's drinking buddy
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A. A con-man and conspirator wanting to trick people out of moneyExplanation
The correct answer is "A con-man and conspirator wanting to trick people out of money." This is evident from the phrase "A nobleman and his assistant from England hired to find Huck and Jim" which does not match the description of a con-man and conspirator. The other options, selling hamburgers for Burger King and Huck's dad and his drinking buddy, are also unrelated to the question.Rate this question:
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What is the underlying cause of the feud between the Grangers and the Shepardsons?
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Dispute over land
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Cow theft
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No one knows
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Slavery
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A. No one knowsExplanation
The feud between the Grangers and the Shepardsons is not clearly explained or known. There is no specific reason or cause that is mentioned or understood by anyone. The lack of information or knowledge about the feud suggests that the underlying cause remains a mystery and is unknown to all.Rate this question:
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What was Huck's motivation for starting his adventures down the river?
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He likes adventure
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He didn't like to be confined
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Scared of his father
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Wanted to be with his best friend
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A. Scared of his fatherExplanation
Huck's motivation for starting his adventures down the river was his fear of his father. This fear compelled him to escape from his abusive and controlling father, seeking freedom and safety on the river. Huck's decision to embark on the adventure was driven by his desire to distance himself from his father and the oppressive environment he lived in.Rate this question:
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Why was the slave Jim set free?
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His owner set him free in her will
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He used his money to buy his freedom
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He escaped
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He wasn't set free. He was actually caught and lynched for murder.
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A. His owner set him free in her willExplanation
Jim was set free by his owner in her will. This means that the owner, recognizing Jim's humanity and the injustice of slavery, made the decision to grant him his freedom even after her death. This act demonstrates a sense of compassion and empathy towards Jim, acknowledging his right to live as a free individual. It also suggests that the owner may have developed a deep bond or relationship with Jim, leading her to make this decision in her will.Rate this question:
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What route was used as an escape for Huck and his friend?
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The Mississippi River
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The Union-Pacific Railroad
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They stole a horse and buggy and traveled through Missouri
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They used the slave route called The Underground Railroad
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A. The Mississippi RiverExplanation
Huck and his friend used the Mississippi River as their escape route. The Mississippi River was a significant landmark in their journey as it provided them with a means of transportation and a way to navigate through different locations. It offered them a path to freedom and allowed them to evade capture while traveling.Rate this question:
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To get food for the journey. Huck...
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Snuck into town and stole food from the townspeople
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Made bets at the local market and cheated money from people in games
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Disguised himself as a girl and tricked his way into stealing food
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Asked his friend Tom to bring food and supplies.
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A. Disguised himself as a girl and tricked his way into stealing foodExplanation
Huck disguised himself as a girl and tricked his way into stealing food. This suggests that he needed food for the journey but did not have the means to acquire it openly. By pretending to be a girl, he was able to deceive others and successfully steal the food he needed. This demonstrates Huck's resourcefulness and willingness to do whatever it takes to survive and continue his journey.Rate this question:
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The King had a "rough" ____________________ accent.
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French
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Portuguese
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Italian
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English
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A. EnglishExplanation
The King had a "rough" English accent because he was a native English speaker or had been speaking English for a long time, but his pronunciation and intonation were not refined or polished.Rate this question:
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What happened to Huck during the lynching of his friend?
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He was captured and tied up
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He was shot
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He was jailed
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He was knifed
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A. He was shotExplanation
During the lynching of his friend, Huck was shot. This implies that he was present at the scene and faced the same violent consequences as his friend. The answer suggests that Huck was unable to escape or avoid the violent act, resulting in him being shot as well.Rate this question:
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How long did Huck sleep to recover from his adventures?
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2 days
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7 days
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5 days
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8 days
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A. 7 daysExplanation
Huck slept for 7 days to recover from his adventures. This suggests that his adventures were physically and mentally exhausting, requiring a significant amount of rest and recuperation. The length of his sleep indicates the intensity of his experiences and the need for his body and mind to fully recover before he could resume his normal activities.Rate this question:
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Explain the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and denoument of the movie.
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