Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

by

Mark Twain

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Chapter 42 Quiz 5 questions

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What course of action do some of the men in the mob propose for dealing with Jim after he is recaptured?
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They propose to release Jim
They propose to imprison Jim
They propose to hang Jim
They propose to sell Jim
Why do the men in the mob soften in their treatment of Jim?
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They learn that Jim has helped to treat Tom
They become sympathetic to Jim's plight
The Phelpses insist that Jim be treated kindly
They realize that Jim is not actually enslaved
What aspect of Tom's actions regarding Jim does the novel implicitly criticize?
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Tom knew all along that Jim was legally free, but he selfishly delayed Jim's freedom with his ridiculous plan
Tom tried to free Jim for adventure's sake while secretly despising Jim
Tom never intended to reveal that Jim was legally free because he wanted credit for helping Jim escape
Tom intended to betray Jim after enjoying the fun of the rescue plan
What critical information does the newly arrived Aunt Polly reveal to the Phelpses?
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She confirms that Jim was set free by Miss Watson two months ago
She reveals that Tom was intercepting her letters to Aunt Sally
She unveils the true identities of Tom and Huck
All of the above
Which of the following is Aunt Polly's role as a character?
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She is a source of chaos and disorder
She is a purveyor of cold, hard facts
She is a voice of moral sanity
She represents society's changing views about race and slavery