Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

by

Mark Twain

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Chapter 40 Quiz 5 questions

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Which of the following best characterizes Tom's immaturity when it comes to the plan to rescue Jim?
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His insistence on getting his way in planning Jim’s escape
His desire to be a part of every detail, like procuring the butter
His act of forcing Huck to get butter despite Huck's protests
His need to follow everything prescribed by the romantic adventure novels he reads
What causes the farmers to discover the bread and butter Huck had taken?
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Huck confesses the butter theft due to his nervousness
The farmers immediately smell the aroma of freshly baked bread
The farmers see it when they snatch off Huck's hat
The farmers interrogate Huck until he faints and the items fall to the floor
What alerts the farmers to Tom, Huck, and Jim's escape?
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Huck tips off the farmers
One of the Phelpses' other enslaved people betrays Jim
The ripping noise made by Tom's pants when they catch on a splinter
The sudden appearance of Jim poorly disguised as a woman
Why does Jim decide to stay with Tom after Tom is shot during the attempted escape?
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Jim thinks he owes it to Tom for helping him escape
Jim does not want to leave an injured person behind
Huck persuades Jim to stay with Tom
Jim is afraid to continue the escape on his own
What paradox is presented by Huck's offensive remark that Jim is "white inside"?
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Huck acknowledges Jim's humanity but also willingly risks his safety
Huck still thinks of Jim primarily in terms of his race
Huck still doesn't acknowledge Jim's basic humanity
Huck recognizes Jim's basic humanity but fails to question the view that being human means being white