Huck Finn Chapter 20 Flashcards
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What do the duke & dauphin question about Huck?

They ask if Jim is a runaway slave.

What's Huck's new identity?

Pa is his dad. Ike is his brother. Jim is his slave.

What's the duke going to try to plan?

Traveling during the day while being safe.

How do the duke & dauphin play up their roles?

<p>The king says he is higher in rank &amp; he shouldn't be sleeping on a corn shuck bed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What con do the duke & dauphin plan?

<p>Go to town, hire a hall &amp; perform Richard III &amp; Romeo &amp; Juliet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who went to the camp meeting?

<p>Carpenters &amp; printers, the king &amp; Huck.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the king do at the camp meeting?

<p>He said he was a pirate for 30 years, his crew died, he was robbed, and was looking for new men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much did the king make?

<p>$87.75</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the duke doing?

<p>He made $9.50 &amp; read a wanted paper about Jim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What's the duke's plan on how they'll travel? Why is it ironic?

<p>If someone sees them coming they'll tie up Jim and say they're turning him in. Jim is a real runaway slave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the king con Jim?

<p>Jim asks him to speak French but he says he forgot how to.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Duke and Dauphin's Questions

  • The duke and dauphin interrogate Huck about Jim's status, specifically if he is a runaway slave.

Huck's New Identity

  • Huck adopts a new identity where his father is Pa, his brother is Ike, and Jim is his slave, reflecting the social dynamics of the era.

Duke's Travel Plans

  • The duke devises a plan to travel safely during the day, demonstrating a cautious approach to their scheme.

Performance of Roles

  • The king emphasizes his superior rank by complaining about sleeping on a corn shuck bed, highlighting his theatrical nature.

Upcoming Con

  • The duke and dauphin plan to perform Richard III and Romeo & Juliet in a town hall as part of their con to make money.

Camp Meeting Attendees

  • The camp meeting is attended by various men including carpenters and printers, as well as the king and Huck, indicating a mix of social classes.

King's Story at Camp Meeting

  • The king claims to have been a pirate for thirty years, sharing a dramatic tale of betrayal and loss to gain sympathy and support.

King's Earnings

  • The king makes $87.75 from his camp meeting performance, showing the effectiveness of his con.

Duke's Earnings

  • The duke earns $9.50 at the same event and reads a wanted poster about Jim, furthering the plot's tension regarding Jim's safety.

Duke's Travel Strategy

  • The duke's plan involves tying up Jim if they are discovered and claiming they are turning him in, which is ironic given that Jim is a genuine runaway slave.

King's Deception of Jim

  • The king tricks Jim by pretending he has forgotten how to speak French when Jim requests him to, showcasing the manipulation present in their interactions.

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Test your knowledge of key concepts from Chapter 20 of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' with these flashcards. Each card covers important questions about the duke and dauphin's actions, Huck's new identity, and their plans. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of this classic novel.

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