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What does Huck hide in his hat?
What does Huck hide in his hat?
the butter
What does Huck see in the setting-room?
What does Huck see in the setting-room?
fifteen farmers with guns
Why does Aunt Sally turn white as a sheet?
Why does Aunt Sally turn white as a sheet?
the butter melting from Huck's hat
What happens to Tom as they jump over the fence?
What happens to Tom as they jump over the fence?
When they get to the raft, what does Tom reveal?
When they get to the raft, what does Tom reveal?
Jim refuses to leave until they find what for Tom?
Jim refuses to leave until they find what for Tom?
What mistake does Huck make when he's lying to the doctor?
What mistake does Huck make when he's lying to the doctor?
What does Huck tell Silas that he and 'Sid' were doing?
What does Huck tell Silas that he and 'Sid' were doing?
Why does Mrs. Hotchkiss think Jim is crazy?
Why does Mrs. Hotchkiss think Jim is crazy?
Why doesn't Huck try to slip out and get Tom that night?
Why doesn't Huck try to slip out and get Tom that night?
Who shows up at the house?
Who shows up at the house?
What does the doctor think of Jim?
What does the doctor think of Jim?
When Tom wakes up, he tells everyone what?
When Tom wakes up, he tells everyone what?
When Aunt Sally tells Tom that Jim is back in chains until he's claimed or sold, what surprise does Tom reveal?
When Aunt Sally tells Tom that Jim is back in chains until he's claimed or sold, what surprise does Tom reveal?
Who shows up to reveal the boys' true identities?
Who shows up to reveal the boys' true identities?
What happens to Jim?
What happens to Jim?
What does Tom give Jim and why?
What does Tom give Jim and why?
What happened to Pap Finn?
What happened to Pap Finn?
What will happen to Huck?
What will happen to Huck?
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Study Notes
Huck's Actions and Consequences
- Huck hides butter in his hat as a means of concealment.
- Upon entering the setting-room, Huck observes fifteen farmers armed with guns.
- Aunt Sally turns pale when she sees the butter melting from Huck's hat, indicating her shock or concern.
- Tom experiences difficulty as his pants get stuck while jumping over a fence.
Injury and Recovery
- When they reach the raft, Tom reveals that he has been shot in the leg.
- Jim insists they cannot leave until a doctor is found for Tom's injury.
- Huck makes a mistake while lying to the doctor, claiming there were three of them instead of just two.
Deceptions and Misunderstandings
- Huck informs Silas that he and "Sid" were out hunting for a runaway, further complicating their situation.
- Mrs. Hotchkiss believes Jim is crazy after discovering the bizarre items Tom left behind to help Jim escape.
Moral Dilemmas
- Huck struggles with guilt and does not attempt to sneak out that night to get help for Tom, fearing Aunt Sally's worry.
Revelations and Identity
- The doctor arrives at the house with Tom and Jim, showing concern and understanding for Jim's character.
- Upon waking, Tom claims that "Sid" and "Tom" are responsible for Jim's freedom.
- Aunt Sally is shocked to learn that Jim is back in chains until claimed or sold, but Tom reveals that Miss Watson passed away and freed Jim in her will.
Final Outcomes
- Aunt Polly arrives to disclose the boys' true identities, resolving a significant plot point.
- Jim is ultimately freed, marking a resolution to his captivity.
- Tom gifts Jim 40 dollars as compensation for his patient endurance while imprisoned.
- The fate of Pap Finn is revealed; he was the dead body found in a floating houseboat.
- Aunt Sally expresses her desire to adopt Huck and civilize him, indicating a shift towards stability in Huck's life.
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