Questions and Answers
What did Huck say he needed to do in Chapter 32?
Who did Sally Phelps think Huck was?
Her nephew, Tom Sawyer
What did Tom pretend to be in Chapter 33?
Tom and Huck planned to help Jim escape in Chapter 34.
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In Chapter 36, they decided to use ______ instead of knives for digging.
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What did Jim want after being freed in Chapter 36?
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What was Aunt Sally's reaction to the missing items in Chapter 37?
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What did Buck and Finn do to help Jim in Chapter 37?
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Study Notes
Chapter 32
- Huck arrives at the Phelps' farm intending to sneak in but is recognized by Sally Phelps.
- Sally mistakes Huck for her nephew, Tom Sawyer, creating confusion.
- Uncle Silas returns home; Huck recounts fabricated stories about Tom's family.
- Huck aims to find Tom before he reaches the Phelps' farm, disguising his true intentions.
Chapter 33
- Huck encounters Tom Sawyer while searching for him.
- Tom initially believes Huck is a ghost, indicating a close friendship.
- Tom playfully kisses Sally, causing a humorous conflict as he pretends to be Sid Sawyer.
- After the misunderstanding, Sally forgives Tom and invites him to stay.
- They share stories about recent events, including Huck’s experience with the duke and the king's punishment.
Chapter 34
- Tom expresses his willingness to assist in Jim's escape from captivity.
- Huck and Tom discover Jim hidden in a shed by following a servant.
- The servant's fear of witches adds tension to their sneaky mission.
- They reassure Jim about their plan to help him escape quietly.
Chapter 35
- Huck and Tom strategize about how to effectively free Jim.
- They outline a plan involving digging underground to create a path for Jim's escape.
- A detailed list of necessary supplies for the plan is discussed.
- Tom expresses a desire for an elaborate escape, but Huck insists it should be expedited.
Chapter 36
- The boys dig a tunnel starting from beneath Jim’s bed.
- They decide to use picks rather than knives due to the slow progress and sore hands.
- Jim is instructed to communicate by writing messages on plates as part of the escape strategy.
- After considerable effort, they successfully dig a hole and free Jim.
- Jim's desire to remove his leg chain highlights the urgency and desperation of their situation.
- Tom suggests prolonging the escape process to heighten excitement and adventure.
Chapter 37
- Aunt Sally grows suspicious after realizing items like a shirt, spoon, and candlestick are missing.
- A slave informs her of a missing sheet, adding to her frustration.
- Uncle Silas inadvertently reveals the stolen spoon, increasing Aunt Sally's anger.
- They work on repairing rat holes, while the household chaos continues.
- Buck and Finn manage to confuse Aunt Sally sufficiently to mask their activities, allowing them to sneak food to Jim hidden in pies.
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This quiz covers Chapters 32 to 34 of 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' by Mark Twain. Explore Huck's encounters at the Phelps' farm, his dynamics with Tom Sawyer, and their mission to help Jim escape captivity. Dive into the themes of friendship, deception, and adventure in these pivotal chapters.
