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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain
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When do the events in <i>Huck Finn</i> take place?
During the Civil War
In the early 1890s
Just after the end of slavery
Before the abolition of slavery
2
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What is the significance of Sherburn's speech?
It demonstrates the depths to which a desperate man will sink.
In it, he exposes the cowardice of mainstream society.
It reveals the importance of education to combat wickedness.
It presents Twain's refutation of slavery.
3
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What does Huck come to realize about lying?
It is always bad.
It can sometimes be useful.
It will lead to imprisonment.
It serves no purpose.
4
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What river do Huck and Jim travel on for most of the novel?
The Ohio River
The Red River
The Mississippi River
The Cairo River
5
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What does Jim's belief in superstition reveal about him?
He is idiotic.
He is hopelessly ignorant.
He is outside the social mainstream.
He is unchristian.
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