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Characterize Colonel Grangerford.
Gentlemen, well born, well kept.
Who was Colonel Grangerford's oldest son?
Bob.
Characterize the Shepherdsons.
High-toned, well born, rich, grand.
Characterize the Grangerfords.
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Who is Harney Shepherdson?
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Which two families are in a feud?
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What was written on the piece of paper that is in the testament?
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At what time does Miss Sophia have her rendezvous?
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With whom did Sophia Grangerford run off?
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Explain the gunfight.
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What is the symbolism at the end of the chapter?
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Study Notes
Characterization of Key Figures
- Colonel Grangerford is depicted as a refined gentleman, embodying traits of being well-born and well-kept.
- Bob is identified as the oldest son of Colonel Grangerford.
- The Shepherdsons are portrayed as a high-toned family, affluent and of noble birth.
- The Grangerfords are characterized by their wealth and meticulous upkeep of their estate.
Familial Connections and Feuds
- Harney Shepherdson is a notable member of the Shepherdson family, involved in the family conflict.
- A longstanding feud exists between the Grangerfords and the Shepherdsons, leading to tension and violence.
Key Events and Timing
- The testament contains a cryptic note stating "half past two," hinting at an important meeting time.
- Miss Sophia Grangerford has a clandestine rendezvous scheduled for 2:30.
- Sophia elopes with Harney Shepherdson, escalating the feud between the two families.
Gun Fight Description
- A violent confrontation occurs as men from both families chase after Sophia and Harney, resulting in Buck's death in the chaos.
Symbolism
- The raft symbolizes freedom once again, as reiterated in the first sentence of the concluding paragraph on page 116.
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Test your knowledge of characters and their traits from Chapter 18 of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. This quiz focuses on the key attributes of the Grangerford and Shepherdson families. Challenge yourself to recall details about Colonel Grangerford and other significant characters.
