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In what other book can the reader know Huckleberry Finn from?
In what other book can the reader know Huckleberry Finn from?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Who wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
Who wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
Mark Twain
What does Huck say about some things from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer book?
What does Huck say about some things from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer book?
They were stretched
Who does Huck think has never lied?
Who does Huck think has never lied?
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What happened at the end of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
What happened at the end of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
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Where did Huck and Tom find money?
Where did Huck and Tom find money?
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In what form was the money Tom and Huck found?
In what form was the money Tom and Huck found?
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How much money did Tom and Huck each receive?
How much money did Tom and Huck each receive?
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Who put the money in a place where it would gain interest?
Who put the money in a place where it would gain interest?
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Who took Huck in as a son?
Who took Huck in as a son?
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What did Tom Sawyer tell Huck he wanted to start?
What did Tom Sawyer tell Huck he wanted to start?
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How does Huck feel in the new clothes the widow makes him wear?
How does Huck feel in the new clothes the widow makes him wear?
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What does the widow do when it is time to eat supper?
What does the widow do when it is time to eat supper?
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Who doesn't Huck care to hear anymore stories about because he is dead?
Who doesn't Huck care to hear anymore stories about because he is dead?
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What does the widow describe as a mean practice that is not clean?
What does the widow describe as a mean practice that is not clean?
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What does the widow do that is just as bad as smoking?
What does the widow do that is just as bad as smoking?
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Who is the widow's sister?
Who is the widow's sister?
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Who is described as a tolerable slim old maid with goggles on?
Who is described as a tolerable slim old maid with goggles on?
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Where does Huck tell Miss Watson he wishes he were?
Where does Huck tell Miss Watson he wishes he were?
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Where doesn't Huck want to go if Miss Watson will be there?
Where doesn't Huck want to go if Miss Watson will be there?
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Who does Miss Watson tell Huck will probably not be in heaven?
Who does Miss Watson tell Huck will probably not be in heaven?
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How does Huck feel living with the widow?
How does Huck feel living with the widow?
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What does Huck think is a sign of bad luck?
What does Huck think is a sign of bad luck?
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What does Huck do to keep witches away and get rid of bad luck?
What does Huck do to keep witches away and get rid of bad luck?
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Who was saying me-yow, me-yow and waiting for Huck outside late at night?
Who was saying me-yow, me-yow and waiting for Huck outside late at night?
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Study Notes
Huckleberry Finn Chapter 1 Highlights
- Huckleberry Finn is introduced from this book and also appears in "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."
- Mark Twain is the author of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."
- Huck comments that certain elements from Tom's adventures were exaggerated or "stretched."
- Characters like Aunt Polly, Mary, and Widow Douglas are portrayed as honest, in Huck's view.
- At the conclusion of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," Huck and Tom discover treasure that makes them wealthy.
- The treasure was found in a cave, showcasing a significant plot point.
- The money discovered by Tom and Huck was in the form of gold.
- Each boy received a total of $6,000 from the found treasure.
- Judge Thatcher is responsible for managing the money to ensure it accrues interest.
- Widow Douglas adopts Huck, providing him with a home and care.
- Tom Sawyer expresses his desire to start a "band of robbers," emphasizing his adventurous spirit.
- Huck feels uncomfortable in the new clothes made for him by the widow, describing them as sweaty and cramped.
- Each evening, the widow rings a bell to signal mealtime, demonstrating her structured household.
- Huck has lost interest in stories about Moses as he believes he is dead, indicating his practical outlook on life.
- The widow views smoking as an unclean and improper practice.
- Huck perceives chewing tobacco to be as inappropriate as smoking, reflecting the widow's values.
- Miss Watson is revealed to be Widow Douglas's sister, contributing to Huck's new family dynamic.
- Miss Watson is characterized as a "tolerable slim old maid" who wears goggles, adding comic relief to her description.
- Huck expresses a wish to be in hell, revealing his frustration with his living situation.
- Conversely, Huck does not want to go to heaven if Miss Watson is there, illustrating his rebellious nature.
- Miss Watson suggests that Tom Sawyer may not attain heaven due to his mischief, aligning with Huck's views on morality.
- Huck feels lonesome while living with the widow, indicating his struggle with the new lifestyle.
- He associates the act of killing a spider with bad luck, exposing his superstitious beliefs.
- To protect himself from witches and misfortune, Huck partakes in a ritual involving turning around, crossing his breast, and tying a lock of hair with a thread.
- Tom Sawyer is mentioned waiting outside at night, indicating their close friendship and shared adventures.
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