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What lie does Huck tell his father about what he was doing sleeping with a gun?
What lie does Huck tell his father about what he was doing sleeping with a gun?
Someone tried to break into the cabin
What details about Huck's plan to escape had changed when he found a canoe?
What details about Huck's plan to escape had changed when he found a canoe?
Now runaway down the river instead of on foot
What lie did Huck tell Pap about taking so long and why are his clothes wet?
What lie did Huck tell Pap about taking so long and why are his clothes wet?
He was working on the trout line and fell in
While Pap was falling asleep, what did he remind Huck to do and what idea does this give him?
While Pap was falling asleep, what did he remind Huck to do and what idea does this give him?
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Name 3 things Huck did when his father left to sell the wood they found.
Name 3 things Huck did when his father left to sell the wood they found.
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Describe what Huck did with the pig and goods.
Describe what Huck did with the pig and goods.
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How would the impression of the scene contribute to no one searching for Huck?
How would the impression of the scene contribute to no one searching for Huck?
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Where is Huck planning to stay and why is it a good place to hide?
Where is Huck planning to stay and why is it a good place to hide?
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At night, who came looking for Huck on a small skiff and how could Huck tell who it was?
At night, who came looking for Huck on a small skiff and how could Huck tell who it was?
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Describe the conversation Huck hears from his canoe.
Describe the conversation Huck hears from his canoe.
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As morning came describe what Huck saw coming down the river on a big lumber-raft.
As morning came describe what Huck saw coming down the river on a big lumber-raft.
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Study Notes
Lies and Deception
- Huck deceives his father by claiming he was sleeping with a gun because someone attempted to break into the cabin.
- Huck tells Pap that his wet clothes are a result of falling in while working on the trout line.
Escape Plans
- Huck's escape plan shifts from traveling on foot to using a canoe, allowing him to run away down the river.
- Pap instructs Huck to alert him if anyone approaches the cabin, leading Huck to consider a strategy involving robbers to cover his escape.
Preparation and Resources
- After Pap leaves to sell wood, Huck gathers supplies: corn meal, bacon, coffee, sugar, ammunition, and a coffee pot, and goes hunting for birds while finding a pig.
- Huck kills the pig and uses its blood to stage a scene in the cabin, making it appear as if a violent act occurred, with the intention of convincing others he is dead.
Visual Deception
- The scene Huck creates suggests an intrusion, with blood and damages intended to mislead anyone who might search for him, enhancing his chances of avoiding detection.
Hiding Places
- Huck plans to hide on Jackson Island, a strategic location due to its secluded position on the river.
Encounters
- At night, Huck narrowly avoids being discovered by Pap, who comes looking for him in a small skiff, recognizing him from a close distance.
Observations and Environment
- Huck overhears a conversation discussing the changing seasons, noting that days are becoming longer while nights are shorter.
- In the morning, Huck spots a lumber raft on the river, which is notable for having a lantern in the middle and a man shouting commands.
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Test your knowledge on Chapter 7 of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' with these flashcards. Explore key details about Huck's lies and plans related to his father and the river. Perfect for reviewing important plot points in this classic novel.
