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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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Why does Jim run away?
What trick does Huck play on Jim after they get separated in the fog?
Why does Huck write the letter to Miss Watson informing her of Jim’s whereabouts?
When does Jim earn his freedom?
Why doesn’t Huck want to be adopted by Aunt Sally?
How do Pap Finn, the Widow Douglas, and Judge Thatcher dispute over the custody of Huck?
How does Huck escape from imprisonment by his father?
What dreams and plans does Jim have for his future once he successfully escapes from slavery?
What is the significance of the town of Cairo, Illinois?
How does Huck escape from the feud between the Grangerfords and the Shepherdsons?
What happens after two con artists come on board Huck and Jim’s raft?
How do the duke and king work their Royal Nonesuch scam?
How does Huck foil the attempts of the duke and king to rob the Wilks family?
Who is responsible for Jim’s recapture and how does it happen?
Why is Jim’s imprisonment on Silas Phelps’s plantation a lucky coincidence for Huck and Jim?
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Why does Huck struggle with his decision to help Jim?
He fears punishment from the Widow Douglas and Miss Watson.
He is shy and timid by nature and is afraid to make trouble.
He has difficulty freeing himself from societal norms regarding slaves.
He doesn't care for Jim personally but knows he should help.
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What is Jim's attitude toward his family?
He misses them terribly.
He is glad to be away from them.
He has trouble remembering them because they died long ago.
He is frequently disappointed by them.
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What does Tom tend to do more than Huck?
Question authority
Philosophize
Stick to the rules
Be shy around adults
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Which of the major characters would be considered middle class?
Huck
Tom
Jim
Pap
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TRUE or FALSE: Huck tends to defer to Tom.
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False
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