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What play did the duke and the king rehearse?
What play did the duke and the king rehearse?
Romeo and Juliet
What is the most celebrated thing in Shakespeare's works?
What is the most celebrated thing in Shakespeare's works?
Hamlet's Soliloquy
Who killed Boggs?
Who killed Boggs?
Colonel Sherburn
Colonel Sherburn says that the average man is a ______.
Colonel Sherburn says that the average man is a ______.
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How much did 'them rapscallions' take in three nights?
How much did 'them rapscallions' take in three nights?
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Who does Huck say is Henry the Eighth's father?
Who does Huck say is Henry the Eighth's father?
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Why did Jim feel bad about hitting his daughter?
Why did Jim feel bad about hitting his daughter?
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What was Peter Wilkes' occupation while he was living?
What was Peter Wilkes' occupation while he was living?
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Who are Peter Wilkes' three nieces?
Who are Peter Wilkes' three nieces?
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How much were the King and Duke short of $6,000 in the basement?
How much were the King and Duke short of $6,000 in the basement?
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Who told the girls that the King was a fraud?
Who told the girls that the King was a fraud?
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Where did Huck hide to eavesdrop on the King and the Duke?
Where did Huck hide to eavesdrop on the King and the Duke?
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Where did the King put the money?
Where did the King put the money?
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Where did Huck stick the money?
Where did Huck stick the money?
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Why was the dog howling in the basement during the funeral?
Why was the dog howling in the basement during the funeral?
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Whom did Huck say he had seen in the King's room?
Whom did Huck say he had seen in the King's room?
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To where was Mary Jane going for four days?
To where was Mary Jane going for four days?
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In what town did the duke and the king play the 'Royal Nonesuch'?
In what town did the duke and the king play the 'Royal Nonesuch'?
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Who was the man with the broken arm?
Who was the man with the broken arm?
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What did the King say was tattooed on Peter Wilkes' breast?
What did the King say was tattooed on Peter Wilkes' breast?
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What did Harvey Wilkes say was tattooed on his brother's breast?
What did Harvey Wilkes say was tattooed on his brother's breast?
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What does the duke say is the one smart thing the king did, the thing that saved them?
What does the duke say is the one smart thing the king did, the thing that saved them?
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Study Notes
Duke and King’s Rehearsal
- The duke and the king rehearsed the play "Romeo and Juliet."
Shakespeare's Recognition
- Hamlet's soliloquy is recognized as the "most celebrated thing in Shakespeare."
Violence and Consequences
- Colonel Sherburn is responsible for the killing of Boggs.
Perception of Manhood
- Colonel Sherburn characterizes the average man as a coward.
Financial Gain
- The duke and king swindled a total of $465 over three nights.
Historical Misunderstandings
- Huck mistakenly identifies the Duke of Wellington as the father of Henry the Eighth.
Jim's Regret
- Jim feels remorse for striking his daughter, who is deaf and dumb.
Peter Wilkes’ Profession
- Peter Wilkes was employed as a tanner during his lifetime.
Peter Wilkes’ Niece
- Peter Wilkes has three nieces: Mary Jane, Susana, and Joana.
Missing Money
- The king and the duke were short $415 of the intended $6,000 found in the basement.
Revelation of Deceit
- It was the doctor who informed the girls about the king's fraudulent identity.
Eavesdropping Incident
- Huck eavesdropped on the king and duke from behind a curtain.
Concealed Wealth
- The king concealed the money in the bedding of his quarters.
Huck’s Disguise of Wealth
- Huck buried the money in Peter's grave for safekeeping.
Disturbance During Funeral
- A dog howled in the basement because it had caught a rat.
Accusations Against the King
- Huck implied he had seen "them ******s" in the king's room, a reference to dubious characters.
Mary Jane's Plans
- Mary Jane planned to stay with Mr. Lothrop for four days.
Performance Venues
- The "Royal Nonesuch" performance took place in Bricksville.
Character Background
- William Wilkes was known for having a broken arm.
Tattoo Confusion
- The king falsely claimed Peter Wilkes had a thin, blue arrow tattooed on his breast.
Truth of Tattoos
- Harvey Wilkes stated that his brother's tattoo actually read "P-B-W."
Smart Move by the King
- The duke credited their survival strategy to the king presenting himself confidently with the blue arrow mark.
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Test your knowledge of Chapter 30 from 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' with these flashcards. Review key events and characters, including the duke and the king's antics and Colonel Sherburn's insights. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of this classic novel.
