Adventures of Huck Finn Chapter 8 Quiz

Questions and Answers

What was the boom coming from that Huck heard around 8:00 am in the morning and what did he think the purpose of it was?

Ferry, to bring a body up to the surface of the river

How did Huck get his first bite to eat and why was there food in the water?

Baker's bread came ashore, someone probably Miss Watson sent it out just in case

What realization did Huck have about praying and the food he was receiving?

The widow or preacher prayed it would reach him

Give me a list of everyone Huck saw on the boat?

Pap, Judge Thatcher, Bessie Thatcher, Joe Harper, Tom Sawyer, Old Aunt Polly, Sid and Mary Signup and view all the answers

What does he hear the captain say?

"Look sharp now, the current sets in the closest here and maybe he's washed ashore and got tangles amongst the brush at the waters edge." Signup and view all the answers

How long did Huck stay on the island before he decided to explore it?

3 days and nights Signup and view all the answers

When he did explore the island, what food did he find?

Strawberries, grapes, raspberries, and blackberries Signup and view all the answers

When Huck sees a snake and chases after it with his gun, what does he discover and why does it scare him?

Campfire still smoking Signup and view all the answers

After hiding his stuff and climbing a tree, where does Huck decide to go to cook supper?

Illinois bank Signup and view all the answers

What did he hear a man say?

"We better camp here if we can find a good place, the horses is about beat out, lets look around" Signup and view all the answers

Every time Huck woke up in his canoe, what did it feel like was happening to him?

Somebody had him by the neck probably trying to kill him, strangle him Signup and view all the answers

Who was the man Huck saw and what did Huck say to him?

Jim, "hello Jim" Signup and view all the answers

What did the man think when he first saw Huck?

A ghost trying to harm him Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jim say he wouldn't tell on Huck?

He ran away and didn't want anyone to know where he was Signup and view all the answers

Why did Huck say he wouldn't tell on Jim?

Like Jim and his company and did not plan on going home Signup and view all the answers

What did Jim hear Miss Watson say that made him run away?

Selling him down in New Orleans Signup and view all the answers

What did Jim not get to hear because he left in a hurry?

Not selling him Signup and view all the answers

How did Jim learn about Huck being killed?

While hiding overheard ladies and gentlemen going to see the cabin that Huck died in Signup and view all the answers

Why was Jim careful not to make tracks?

So dogs or people could not track him Signup and view all the answers

How did Jim know it was going to rain?

Birds flew over a yard or two at a time and the lightning Signup and view all the answers

Why won't Jim let Huck catch a bird to eat?

Cause Huck to die Signup and view all the answers

Name three bad, superstitious things Jim teaches to Huck?

Can't count the things you cook for dinner, can't shake the tablecloth after sundown, if a man owns a beehive and dies, the bees need to know before morning Signup and view all the answers

What sign means you're going to be rich?

Hairy arms, hairy breasts Signup and view all the answers

Describe three ways Jim invested his money and lost it?

In livestock a cow that died, to start a bank and busted, to the poor Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jim think he's rich now?

Owns himself and worth 800 dollars Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 8: Key Points from "Adventures of Huck Finn"

A booming sound heard by Huck at 8:00 AM is identified as a ferry sending a body to the river's surface.
Huck's first meal comes from baker's bread that washed ashore, likely sent by Miss Watson as a precaution.
Huck reflects on the prayers of the widow or preacher that directed food toward him.
Huck encounters several individuals on the boat, including Pap, Judge Thatcher, Bessie Thatcher, Joe Harper, Tom Sawyer, Old Aunt Polly, Sid, and Mary.
The captain remarks that the current may have washed a body ashore, leading Huck to believe he might see something troubling.
Huck explores the island after staying for three days and nights.
During his exploration, Huck discovers wild fruits such as strawberries, grapes, raspberries, and blackberries.
After chasing a snake, Huck becomes frightened upon seeing a campfire still smoking.
He hides his belongings and climbs a tree, deciding to cook supper on the Illinois bank.
Huck overhears a man suggesting they camp nearby due to their exhausted horses.
Each time Huck wakes up in his canoe, he is haunted by the feeling that someone is attempting to strangle him.
Huck meets Jim and greets him, saying "hello Jim."
Jim initially perceives Huck as a ghost intending to cause him harm.
Jim chooses not to betray Huck because he is running away and wants to keep his location a secret.
Huck reciprocates Jim's loyalty, stating he likes Jim's company and has no intention of returning home.
Jim fled after hearing Miss Watson's plan to sell him in New Orleans.
Jim missed hearing that he was not actually going to be sold.
While hiding, Jim learns about Huck's supposed death through the gossip of ladies and gentlemen visiting Huck's cabin.
Jim avoids leaving tracks to prevent being tracked by people or dogs.
Jim predicts rain based on the behavior of birds flying low and the presence of lightning.
Jim forbids Huck from catching a bird for food, fearing it could lead to Huck's demise.
Jim teaches Huck several superstitions, including the danger of counting food before cooking, shaking tablecloths after sundown, and telling him about bees needing to know when their owner dies.
A notable superstition states that hairy arms or breasts signify future wealth.
Jim's attempts at investing money lead to losses in livestock, failed banking ventures, and giving to the poor.
Jim believes he is now wealthy because he owns himself, valuing his freedom at $800.

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