Adventures of Huck Finn Chapter 4 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What would Huck sometimes do instead of going to school?

Play hooky

On warm nights where would Huck sleep and why?

In the woods because he liked the old ways and it was a rest to him

One morning what did Huck end up spilling?

Salt cellar or salt shaker

What superstitious thing did the widow stop him from doing, which resulted in bad luck?

Throwing salt over his left shoulder Signup and view all the answers

What ended up being the bad luck even though it doesn't directly say it?

His pap looking for him Signup and view all the answers

What is the total amount of money Judge Thatcher is holding for Huck?

$6,000 Signup and view all the answers

How does Huck end up signing it all over to Judge Thatcher and how much does Huck get for it?

He signs it over to Judge Thatcher because he is worried about his bad luck, his pap, and the devil, and gets $1.00 Signup and view all the answers

Why did Huck visit Jim?

He thinks the spirit is inside him and wants to know what his father is going to do Signup and view all the answers

What magical item does Jim have?

Hair ball from the stomach of an ox Signup and view all the answers

Name three things Jim tells Huck about his future.

Huck will have considerable trouble and joy in his life, sometimes he will get hurt or sick, but will get well again, will marry a poor lady and then a rich lady Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Huck Finn Chapter 4 Highlights

Huck often skipped school to play hooky, showcasing his rebellious nature and preference for freedom.
On warm nights, Huck slept in the woods, reflecting his appreciation for nature and a simpler, more primitive lifestyle.
One morning, Huck accidentally spilled the salt cellar, an act often regarded as a bad omen.
The widow prevented Huck from throwing salt over his left shoulder, as it is considered a superstitious remedy for bad luck, leading to further misfortunes.
The implication of bad luck becomes evident when Huck's father, known as his pap, starts searching for him.
Judge Thatcher is entrusted with $6,000 belonging to Huck, emphasizing themes of wealth and parental guardianship.
To alleviate his fears of bad luck connected to his father and superstitions, Huck signs over his money to Judge Thatcher, receiving only $1.00 in return.
Huck visits Jim because he believes in the possibility of a spiritual connection and desires insight into his father's intentions.
Jim possesses a magical hairball from an ox's stomach, believed to provide fortune-telling and spiritual guidance.
In their conversation, Jim predicts Huck's future: uncertainty regarding his father's decisions, a mix of joy and trouble in life, occasional sickness followed by recovery, and an eventual marriage to both a poor woman and a rich one, highlighting the unpredictability of life.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 4 from 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' with these flashcards. Learn key terms and definitions that highlight Huck's life and superstitions. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of the chapter.