Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

by

Mark Twain

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Chapter 27 Quiz 5 questions

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What does Huck's action of hiding the money in the coffin when he hears footsteps suggest about his character?
1 of 5
His disrespect for the dead
His adherence to strict social norms
His practical approach to problem-solving
His selfish pursuit of money at any cost
How does Huck view the societal convention of mourning as seen during Peter Wilks's funeral?
2 of 5
He feels it is an essential practice to show respect for the dead
He is disturbed by the mourners' sadness but appreciates the tasteful service
He enjoys the solemnity and unity of the mourners
He finds it unnecessarily mawkish
What are the king and the duke planning to do after sealing Peter Wilks's coffin?
3 of 5
They plan to fraudulently sell the Wilks estate
They are planning to expose Huck's secret about the money
They plan to give the Wilks girls their rightful inheritance
They are planning to take the gold from the coffin and flee to England
What does Huck's reaction to the separation of the members of the enslaved family indicate about his personal growth?
4 of 5
He is apathetic to the suffering of the slaves
He is more concerned about the fraudulent financial aspects of the sale
He has matured enough to recognize the humanity and feelings of Black people
He is focused on the nobility of the Wilks girls' distress
What lie does Huck tell the duke and king regarding the missing bag of money?
5 of 5
He blames the missing money on the slaves who were in their room
He claims that he saw Mary Jane steal the money
He admits to taking the money himself
He suggests that the duke and king carelessly lost the money