Questions and Answers
What did they do to Jim so that they didn't have to tie him up every time they left for the day?
Dressed him up in costumes and painted his face so he looked like a Sick Arab.
Who does the man think the king is at first?
Mr. Wilks
What does the man tell them about Mr. Wilks that the king finds so interesting?
Mr. Wilks didn't show up to see his brother before he died, and the family is rich, had property and money hidden on the property.
Which of the Wilks brothers is deaf and dumb?
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Why is the big boat from Cincinnati mad at them once they boarded?
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Who do the king and duke impersonate when they get to the village?
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Study Notes
Jim's Disguise
- Jim is dressed in costumes and has his face painted to resemble "a Sick Arab" to avoid being tied up when the group leaves.
Encounter with the Young Man
- The group meets a "young country jake" who mistakenly identifies the king as Mr. Wilks upon encountering them.
Information about Mr. Wilks
- The young man reveals that Mr. Wilks did not visit his brother before his death, piquing the king's interest due to the family’s wealth and hidden property.
William Wilks
- William is identified as the Wilks brother who is deaf and dumb, providing context to the family's dynamic and challenges.
Tensions with the Steamboat
- The large steamboat from Cincinnati expresses frustration towards the group because their planned trip is only a short distance.
Impersonation Scheme
- The king and duke take on the identities of Harvey and William Wilks upon arriving in the village, continuing their con artist endeavors.
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