Huck Finn Chapters 27-43 Quiz

Questions and Answers

What happens to Tom during the attempt to free Jim?

Tom is shot in the leg.

What does Aunt Polly do when she arrives at Phelp's farm?

She correctly identifies Tom and Huck.

What is the resolution of Huck Finn?

Pap is discovered shot in the back three times and Tom recovers from his wound while Huck decides to move west.

How are the duke and king punished?

They end up being tarred and feathered. Signup and view all the answers

How does Huck expect Tom to react to the plan to free Jim?

Huck expects Tom to be reluctant. Signup and view all the answers

What does Tom's elaborate plan to free Jim tell you about his attitude towards Jim?

Tom does not care much for Jim and values the thrill of adventure over Jim's safety. Signup and view all the answers

What decision does Huck make at the end of the novel?

Huck decides to head out West. Signup and view all the answers

Are Huck and Jim considered dynamic characters?

True Signup and view all the answers

How does Huck's character change throughout the book?

Huck learns to overcome his prejudice and accepts Jim as a person. Signup and view all the answers

How does Jim's character change in the story?

Jim transitions from being a comical and ignorant slave to a caring and complex character. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Huck hide the gold?

in Peter's coffin Signup and view all the answers

What is the undertaker like?

sly, creepy, but didn't talk much Signup and view all the answers

Where is the humor in Huck's observation, 'There warn't no more popular man in town than what the undertaker was'?

he only comes when there is a funeral Signup and view all the answers

How are the king's plans progressing?

not going as planned Signup and view all the answers

What is special about Mary Jane?

Mary Jane feels sympathy for the slave families which were broken apart Signup and view all the answers

Why is she the only person to whom Huck tells the truth?

He sees how sad she is about the separation of the slave families Signup and view all the answers

Why do the men decide to dig up the corpse?

To see if Peter has a tattoo or not to show who is the real brother Signup and view all the answers

What is bothering Huck when he concludes the chapter saying, 'So I wilted down onto the planks then, and give up: it was all I could do to keep from crying'?

he heard the king and duke are rowing towards them Signup and view all the answers

Why are the king and the duke fighting?

they think the other person hid the gold Signup and view all the answers

Why do they get back together?

they are compromising Signup and view all the answers

What do the king and the duke do to Jim?

they sell him Signup and view all the answers

Why does Huck write Miss Watson?

to tell her where Jim is Signup and view all the answers

Why does he tear up the letter?

he decided that he will steal Jim Signup and view all the answers

What is different about Huck's decision to rebel against civilization?

it is more serious and morally right Signup and view all the answers

What are the implications of Huck's conclusion, 'All right, then, I'll go to hell'?

it is powerful to have a change of heart Signup and view all the answers

Why is Huck just the boy to tear up that letter?

he is fine with going to hell for doing what he believes is right Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Huck encounters the duke again?

the duke starts by telling the truth, then tells a lie Signup and view all the answers

What is Huck's new name?

Tom Sawyer Signup and view all the answers

Why is that convenient for Huck?

He knows a lot about the Sawyer family Signup and view all the answers

Why is Huck surprised at Tom's willingness to rescue Jim?

Tom has always been a 'good boy', never really did anything wrong or different than compared to that of conscience Signup and view all the answers

Why is Tom willing to help?

he wants the adventure and the rebellious aspect of the plan Signup and view all the answers

What new identity does Tom assume?

Sid Sawyer Signup and view all the answers

How does Huck feel when he sees the king and duke tarred and feathered?

he feels pity/bad for them Signup and view all the answers

Do the king and the duke deserve Huck's pity?

True Signup and view all the answers

Why is Huck so annoyed with his conscience?

It is confusing and unclear Signup and view all the answers

Does the fact that both Tom and Huck are on the plantation detract from the plot?

True Signup and view all the answers

How does Tom figure out where Jim is being held?

He asks around and uses intuition Signup and view all the answers

Compare Huck's plans for freeing Jim to Tom's.

Huck just wants to free Jim simply; Tom wants an adventurous plan Signup and view all the answers

What does Huck think of Tom's fancy touches?

Huck loves the fancy touches but fears they can backfire Signup and view all the answers

What are the dangers of Tom's approach?

It can get all of them killed Signup and view all the answers

Do critics think that Jim's rescue is an inappropriate ending to the novel?

Yes, because the escape plan is over the top Signup and view all the answers

Who are Aunt Sally and Uncle Silas Phelps?

they own the property where Jim is being held Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mrs. Sally Phelps?

Tom's aunt Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mr. Silas Phelps?

Tom Sawyer's uncle Signup and view all the answers

Why does Huck go to the Phelps Plantation?

to try to find Jim Signup and view all the answers

Who is Huck mistaken for at the Phelps Plantation?

Tom Sawyer Signup and view all the answers

Why is Huck's new name, Tom Sawyer, convenient for him?

because Aunt Sally is Tom's aunt, and she lets the two boys live with her Signup and view all the answers

How does Huck feel when he learns that Aunt Sally thinks he is Tom Sawyer?

relieved because he knows he can easily impersonate Tom Signup and view all the answers

What does Aunt Sally think when she asks Huck, 'Good gracious! anybody hurt?' and he replies, 'No 'm. Killed a n****.'?

black people aren't considered people Signup and view all the answers

Who said, 'Yes, I remember now, he did die. mortification set in, and they had to amputate him.'?

Aunt Sally Signup and view all the answers

What does Huck mean when he says, 'I was up a stump', 'I was hard and right aground', 'I was in a fix'?

That he is in trouble Signup and view all the answers

What does 'waylay' mean?

wait for Signup and view all the answers

Who said, 'I must go up the road and waylay him'?

Huck Signup and view all the answers

When Huck gets halfway to town, who does he find?

Tom Sawyer Signup and view all the answers

At first, how does Tom react to Huck when he tells him he is going to steal Jim from the Phelps Plantation?

He says, 'I'll help you steal him!' Signup and view all the answers

Why is Huck surprised at Tom's willingness to rescue Jim?

because Huck understood that Tom hates abolitionists Signup and view all the answers

Why does Huck call Mr. Phelps the 'best soul I ever see'?

Because Phelps wasn't just a farmer, he built his own church Signup and view all the answers

Who said, 'But we won't let you walk – it wouldn't be Southern hospitality to do it. Come right in?'

Aunt Sally Signup and view all the answers

Who is the stranger that arrives at the Phelps Plantation after Huck?

Tom Sawyer disguised as his brother Sid Sawyer Signup and view all the answers

Who said, 'Mr. Archibald Nichols, I presume?'?

Tom when he got to the Phelps House Signup and view all the answers

When they arrive at the Phelps farm, what does Tom introduce himself as?

Sid Signup and view all the answers

Who said, 'My land!' she says, breaking in and jumping for him, 'you impudent young rascal, to fool a body so'?

Aunt Sally Signup and view all the answers

How does Tom offend Aunt Sally?

By kissing her Signup and view all the answers

What does Huck inform Uncle Silas about their absence?

They were looking for the runaway slave Signup and view all the answers

What is Old Mrs. Hotchkiss' theory about Jim?

Jim is judged to be crazy Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't Huck go check on Tom that night?

Aunt Sally says he cannot go Signup and view all the answers

Why don’t they hang Jim?

They say it would be wrong because he was not their property Signup and view all the answers

What does the doctor think of Jim?

He is impressed that Jim never fled, but helped Signup and view all the answers

What does Tom tell Aunt Sally?

Tom tells her that they set the ****** free Signup and view all the answers

Why has Tom worked hard to set Jim free when he was already free?

He wanted some adventure Signup and view all the answers

Who arrives on the scene to really straighten things out?

Aunt Polly Signup and view all the answers

What are Tom's plans concerning Jim after he is free?

He is going to have a marching band welcome for him Signup and view all the answers

What does Huck find out about his father?

Huck finds out that the dead man floating down the river was actually Huck's pap Signup and view all the answers

Where is Huck bound for at the end of the novel?

the Indian territory to have adventures with Tom and Jim Signup and view all the answers

Why does Huck reject civilization?

He cannot stand it and prefers freedom Signup and view all the answers

What is the conflict of Huck Finn?

internal struggle to come to terms with society's views regarding Jim Signup and view all the answers

What is the exposition of Huck Finn?

pre-civil war along the Mississippi River in St. Petersburg, Missouri Signup and view all the answers

What is the rising action of Huck Finn?

Huck escapes society by faking his own death and retreats to Jackson's Island where he meets Jim Signup and view all the answers

What is the climax of Huck Finn?

Huck decides against writing a letter to Miss Watson about Jim's whereabouts Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Characters and Events

Huck hides gold in Peter's coffin, symbolizing his cleverness and resourcefulness.
The undertaker is sly and creepy, providing a satirical take on funeral customs.
Huck finds humor in the undertaker's popularity, as he is only called upon during tragic events.
The king's plans are faltering, reflecting their incompetence as con artists.
Mary Jane's compassion for separated slave families motivates Huck to act against the duke and king.

Conscience and Morality

Huck’s internal struggle emerges when he chooses to reveal Jim’s location to Miss Watson, illustrating his moral conflict between societal rules and personal ethics.
Tearing up the letter signifies Huck’s resolve to prioritize friendship and loyalty over societal expectations, marking a pivotal point in his character development.
Huck's rebellion is now framed as a serious moral decision involving integrity and humanity rather than mere childish defiance.

Themes of Friendship and Loyalty

Huck and Jim's camaraderie is tested as Huck grapples with societal norms; he ultimately prioritizes their friendship over social conventions.
Tom’s willingness to assist in Jim’s rescue surprises Huck; it reveals Tom's desire for adventure, even at Jim's expense.
Tom's elaborate escape plans are criticized for trivializing Jim’s plight, showcasing the boys' different perspectives on freedom and friendship.

The narrative raises questions about the nature of good and evil, as Huck feels pity for the king and duke despite their mistreatment of him.
Critiques of slavery and societal norms are prevalent, particularly in how Huck perceives Jim's humanity compared to societal views.
Aunt Sally’s casual remark about a dead slave indicates pervasive racism and dehumanization during the period, creating a stark commentary on societal attitudes.

Plot Development

The Phelps Plantation becomes a critical setting for the plot, revealing Huck’s identity struggle as he is mistaken for Tom Sawyer.
Tom’s comical and impractical ideas create tension, leading to dangerous situations that reflect the absurdity of their adventure.
Various mishaps during the escape attempt emphasize the danger and unpredictability of their plan, culminating in Tom getting shot.

Character Growth

Huck emerges as a dynamic character who evolves from a boy adhering to societal norms to one who actively opposes them.
Tom embodies adventure-seeking charm but neglects the serious implications of his actions regarding Jim’s safety.
Aunt Polly’s arrival brings closure to Huck’s adventure while reaffirming Huck's rejection of a constrained life.

Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Huck’s decision to head west signifies his rejection of civilization and the constraints it imposes, underscoring his desire for freedom.
The ending hints at Huck’s growth and continued rebellion against societal expectations, indicating that his journey of self-discovery is incomplete but ongoing.
The exploration of friendship, morality, and freedom throughout the narrative reflects the complexity of human relationships against the backdrop of societal norms.

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