Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

by

Mark Twain

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Chapter 8 Quiz 10 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 8. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
Why does Huck see a ferry firing a cannon in the river?
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The ferry is signaling for help
The ferry is firing at an enemy
The ferry is trying to cause Huck's supposedly drowned body to surface
The ferry is celebrating a local tradition
What does Huck's self-perception as "bad" reveal about society?
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It shows that society is indifferent towards the poor
It reveals society's hypocrisy in equating poverty and wildness with badness
It illustrates society's inability to comprehend the complexity of a person's character.
It shows that society is biased towards religious individuals like the Widow Douglas
What happens when the ferry passes the island where Huck is hiding?
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People on the ferry spot Huck on the shore
The ferry crashes into the island
The ferry fires a cannon, and people onboard scan the shore for Huck's corpse, but do not see him
The ferry anchors near the island to further investigate Huck's supposed murder, forcing him to hide
What discovery disrupts Huck's routine on Jackson's Island?
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He comes across a snake and the fresh remains of a campfire
He finds a hidden treasure on the island
He stumbles on a pack of wild animals
He finds another person living on the island
What is Jim's initial reaction when he sees Huck on Jackson's Island?
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Jim greets Huck warmly
Jim tries to capture Huck for the reward money
Jim accuses Huck of following him
Jim is scared and believes Huck to be a ghost
What does Jim's belief in Huck's use of witchcraft to procure food suggest about his previous living conditions?
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It suggests that Jim has been living comfortably and is used to abundance
It suggests that Jim has been living in dire conditions and finds it hard to believe he can eat well without magic involved
It suggests that Jim is superstitious and believes in magic
It suggests that Jim has been practicing witchcraft for so long that he's forgotten what normal life is like
Why does Jim flee from Miss Watson and end up on Jackson’s Island?
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Jim fled because Miss Watson treated him poorly and he overheard her planning to sell him
Jim left because he was bored of his monotonous life with Miss Watson
Jim left because he hoped to find Huck and join his adventure
Jim was forced to leave after a confrontation with other enslaved people
How does Huck feel about the possibility of being called an "Abolitionist"?
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Huck takes it as a compliment and believes it to be a good thing
Huck thinks of "Abolitionist" as a negative and insulting label
Huck doesn't care about being called an Abolitionist
Huck is unsure what the term means
What does Jim's list of superstitions reveal?
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It reveals his extensive knowledge of nature and survival techniques
It reveals the importance of religious rituals in his life
It shows the arbitrary nature of superstitions
It showcases his cultural background and traditions
How does Jim currently perceive his own wealth?
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He sees himself as poor due to his lack of material possessions
He sees himself as moderately wealthy due to his possession of valuable skills
He considers himself rich, as he values his freedom and believes his worth to be equivalent to the $800 Miss Watson could have sold him for
He doesn't believe wealth is attainable for him due to societal prejudices