Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

by

Mark Twain

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Chapter 1 Quiz 5 questions

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about Huck, based on Huck's introduction?
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Huck is a character introduced in Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Huck believes that lying is okay because most people do it
Huck ran away from the Widow Douglas because he found her decency and regularity boring
Huck refused to return despite Tom's promise that Huck could join his gang of robbers
What do Huck's preferences about food suggest about Huck's views on societal rules and boundaries?
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Huck believes in strictly adhering to societal rules and boundaries, such as praying before meals and separating classes and races
Huck is indifferent to societal rules and boundaries and doesn't form any opinions about them
Huck finds societal rules and boundaries ridiculous and prefers to follow what his heart tells him is right
Huck believes that societal boundaries, like those religion provides, are important for people's well-being
Which of the following inconsistencies does Huck identify in the Widow Douglas's behavior?
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The Widow Douglas condones Huck's smoking and taking snuff
The Widow Douglas forbids Huck from smoking, even though she herself takes snuff
The Widow Douglas prohibits studying the Bible but allows Huck to smoke freely in the house
The Widow Douglas discourages the use of any tobacco product
How does Huck respond to Miss Watson's teachings about Heaven and Hell?
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Huck prefers Hell, especially if it means he can be with Tom Sawyer, and he doesn't want to go where Miss Watson is going
Huck prefers Heaven over Hell and is willing to abide by societal norms to get there
Huck wants to go to Heaven but fears that neither he nor Tom Sawyer will make it there
Huck believes neither in Heaven nor in Hell and dismisses Miss Watson's teachings altogether
How does Huck feel when he is away from society?
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Huck enjoys his freedom and solitude, finding peace in observing the natural world
Huck detests being alone and always wants to be surrounded by friends like Tom
Huck appreciates his solitude and rejects superstitions as foolish
Huck becomes lonesome and sometimes falls prey to his own superstitions, finding comfort only in the presence of friends