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What theory does Jim come up with regarding the origin of the stars?
What theory does Jim come up with regarding the origin of the stars?
Jim thinks that perhaps the moon laid the stars (like children).
How does Huck meet the men who later identify themselves as the duke and the king?
How does Huck meet the men who later identify themselves as the duke and the king?
Huck takes a canoe one morning to try and find berries and he sees the duke and king running from some people. Huck helps them escape.
What had the duke and the king been doing before they met Huck?
What had the duke and the king been doing before they met Huck?
They had been separately cheating people and were both running from town members.
How does the king dupe the people at the camp meeting?
How does the king dupe the people at the camp meeting?
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How does the duke arrange for them to float by day?
How does the duke arrange for them to float by day?
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Why do you think Huck helps the duke and the king when he first meets them?
Why do you think Huck helps the duke and the king when he first meets them?
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What characteristics do the people at the camp meeting display?
What characteristics do the people at the camp meeting display?
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Study Notes
Jim's Theory on Stars
- Jim theorizes that the moon may have laid the stars like children, showcasing his imaginative thinking.
Huck's Encounter with the Duke and King
- Huck encounters the duke and the king while searching for berries; he helps them escape from townspeople, leading to their introduction.
Background of the Duke and King
- Both characters had been con artists operating separately, cheating others before fleeing from townspeople in pursuit.
The King's Deception at the Camp Meeting
- The king falsely claims to be a former pirate, spun a tale of being robbed and cast off a steamboat, seeking redemption and a reunion with old pirate friends, exploiting the crowd's gullibility.
Duke's Plan for Daylight Travel
- The duke creates a fake handbill that labels Jim as a runaway slave, planning to capture Jim and claim the reward when confronted by bystanders, manipulating circumstances for their benefit.
Huck's Inherent Kindness
- Huck assists the duke and king instinctively; his empathetic nature compels him to help those in distress without overthinking.
Characteristics of Camp Meeting Attendees
- Attendees exhibit gullibility and naive faith in their ability to redeem others; they are portrayed as well-meaning individuals eager to assist those they perceive as in need.
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Test your knowledge on Chapters 19 and 20 of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. This quiz covers key events and character interactions, including Jim's theories and Huck's encounters with the duke and the king. Perfect for reviewing these chapters in depth.