Questions and Answers
Why is Miss Watson upset with Huck?
Because he has dirty clothes.
What does Huck think doesn't work?
Praying.
What does Miss Watson tell Huck he can get from praying?
Spiritual gifts.
What does Miss Watson tell Huck he should do?
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What does Miss Watson tell Huck he shouldn't do?
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What does the widow talk about that makes Huck's mouth water?
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Who hadn't been seen in more than a year?
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Where would Huck go when Pap was around?
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Where is Huck told Pap was found?
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Why doesn't Huck believe Pap drowned?
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Who does Huck think drowned?
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What did the boys play for about a month before quitting?
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What did Tom Sawyer call the hogs?
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What did Tom Sawyer call the turnips and stuff the women had in their carts?
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What did Tom call the blazing stick he sent a boy to run about town with?
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How does Huck say 'ambush'?
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Who does Huck say is coming to camp in Cave Hollow?
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What does Huck say the men coming to the cave have?
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What animals does Huck say are with the men coming to the cave?
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What did the boys really encounter during the ambush at the cave?
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What did Ben Rogers get during the ambush?
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What did Jo Harper get during the ambush?
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What book does Tom tell Huck he should have read?
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Tom tells Huck the gang has enemies that are ____________.
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What does Huck suggest getting to help against the gang's enemies?
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What is Tom using to see Arabs and elephants?
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What does Huck think about Tom seeing Arabs and elephants?
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Study Notes
Huck Finn Chapter 3 Study Notes
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Miss Watson is upset with Huck for wearing dirty clothes, reflecting her concern for his cleanliness and social behavior.
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Huck is skeptical about the effectiveness of praying, which highlights his pragmatic view on life.
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Miss Watson asserts that praying can provide Huck with spiritual gifts, indicating her belief in the power of prayer.
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She advises Huck to help other people, emphasizing moral responsibility and the importance of altruism.
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Huck is instructed by Miss Watson not to think about himself, underlining her desire for him to adopt a selfless attitude.
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The widow talks about Providence, which makes Huck's mouth water, illustrating his desire for food and comfort.
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Huck's father, known as Pap, has been absent for over a year, indicating potential instability in Huck's home life.
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When Pap is around, Huck seeks refuge in the woods, representing his longing for freedom and escape from his troubles.
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There are rumors that Pap was found drowned in the river, adding to the narrative's themes of death and loss.
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Huck doubts that Pap drowned because a drowned man doesn't float on his back, reflecting his critical thinking and skepticism.
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Huck speculates that a woman dressed like a man might be the one who drowned, showcasing his creative imagination and confusion.
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The boys played as robbers for about a month before quitting, indicating their youthful pursuit of adventure.
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Tom Sawyer refers to the hogs as ingots, showcasing his playful language and imaginative games.
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Tom cleverly calls the turnips and items the women had in their carts julery, highlighting their playful banter.
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Tom sends a boy around town with a blazing stick, which he calls a slogan, illustrating his flair for drama.
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Huck mispronounces 'ambush' as 'ambuscade,' highlighting his colloquial speech and youthful innocence.
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Huck mentions that Spanish merchants and rich Arabs are coming to camp in Cave Hollow, indicating his fascination with adventure.
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The men approaching the cave are said to have diamonds, which symbolizes wealth and intrigue.
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Huck describes animals like elephants, camels, and mules accompanying the men, showcasing his vivid imagination.
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Instead of encountering actual danger during the ambush, the boys find themselves at a Sunday school picnic, reflecting the innocence of their adventures.
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Ben Rogers received a rag doll during the ambush, emphasizing the playful and non-threatening nature of their games.
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Jo Harper acquired a hymn book and a tract, further demonstrating the boys' interactions during their imaginary adventures.
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Tom recommends that Huck should have read "Don Quixote," which indicates Tom’s awareness of literary references.
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Tom claims that their gang has enemies who are magicians, reflecting the theatrical nature of their adventures.
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Huck suggests that they could get genies to help against the gang's enemies, showing his collaboration in the imaginative storytelling.
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Tom uses his imagination to visualize enemies, like Arabs and elephants, illustrating the power of creativity in their play.
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