Questions and Answers
Where does Huck hide the butter when Aunt Sally nearly catches him?
under his hat (which is on his head)
Where does Aunt Sally take Huck?
to a room filled with fifteen people with guns
When the butter starts melting through Huck's hat, what does Aunt Sally think is happening?
Huck's insides are squirming out of his head
What happens to Tom during the escape?
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What does Jim suggest Huck do once they get to the raft?
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Study Notes
Huck Finn: Chapter 40 Key Points
- Huck hides butter underneath his hat while Aunt Sally nearly catches him, illustrating his quick thinking and resourcefulness in tight situations.
- Aunt Sally takes Huck into a room filled with fifteen armed individuals, emphasizing the heightened tension and danger in the chapter.
- As the butter begins to melt beneath Huck's hat, Aunt Sally mistakenly believes that Huck's insides are squirming out of his head, showcasing her humorous misunderstanding of the situation.
- During the escape, Tom gets shot in the calf, a significant moment that raises the stakes and highlights the physical dangers faced by the characters.
- Jim advises Huck to seek medical help for Tom once they reach the raft, demonstrating Jim's caring nature and the urgency of the situation.
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