Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

by

Mark Twain

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Chapter 20 Quiz 5 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 20. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
When the duke and king ask, why does Huck claim that he and Jim have to travel at night?
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Because they enjoy the peacefulness of night travel
Because they want to avoid the daytime heat
Because they are being chased by law enforcement
Because many people stop their raft to ask if Jim is a runaway
Which of the following statements best describes the duke and king's traits?
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The duke and king are committed to their roles and use their adaptability for others' benefit
The duke and king are poor performers but use their adaptability to succeed
The duke and king are great performers, but they misuse their skills for selfish ends
The duke and king are rigid in their plans and do not adapt well to change
What claim does the king make to the congregation at the meeting?
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He is a reformed pirate who wants to convert other pirates to Christianity, if given enough money
He is a preacher seeking funds to build a church
He is a philanthropist who wants to establish schools for poor children
He is a homeless man seeking financial assistance for food and shelter
Why does the duke print a wanted poster describing Jim?
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To help the authorities capture Jim
To create an alibi allowing them to travel by day with Jim
To mislead other townspeople about Jim's identity
To scare Jim into obedience
What does Jim's acceptance of the con men's claims despite their obvious lies suggest about his character?
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Jim places an excessive amount of trust in others
Jim is naïve and easily deceived
Jim is skeptical of others and doesn't easily trust anyone
Jim has a keen sense of judgment and can see through deception