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What were they whooping like as they swarmed up towards Sherburn's house?
What were the windows full of?
Women's heads
Who was there in every tree?
N-word boys
Who was looking over every fence?
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What were lots of women and girls doing?
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Where did they swarm up to?
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How big was Sherburn's yard?
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What was the mob screaming?
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Where did Sherburn step out from?
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What was Sherburn holding in his hand?
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Did Sherburn say anything at first?
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What did Sherburn do?
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What did Sherburn say about the mob?
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What did Sherburn's laugh make you feel like?
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Where was Sherburn born and raised and where does he live?
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What does Sherburn say about men in the south?
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What does Sherburn say about men in the north?
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Why don't southern juries hang murderers according to Sherburn?
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What do the juries do instead with the murderers?
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How is the murderer dealt with after the jury acquits?
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What are the mistakes of the mob?
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Who did Sherburn call a part-man?
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What is the most pitiful thing in the world according to Sherburn and why?
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What did Sherburn say was beneath pitifulness?
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What did Sherburn tell the mob to do?
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What did Sherburn say actual lynching should be like?
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How did Huck get in the circus?
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How did Huck describe the circus?
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What were the men wearing in the circus and where did they put their hands?
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How many men were there in the circus?
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What did the women look like?
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What did every lady's rose-leafy dress flapping soft and silky around her hips make them look like?
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What did the men look like?
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What were these men and women doing in the circus?
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What was the clown doing?
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What couldn't Huck understand about the clown?
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What did the drunk man do?
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How did the audience react to the drunk man?
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How many women began to scream when the drunk man intruded and became violent?
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How did the ringmaster react to the drunk man?
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What happened when the drunk man first went on the horse?
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What did the horse do after a while?
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All of a sudden, what did the drunk man do on the horse?
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How many suits did the drunk man take off?
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What was the drunk man wearing at the end?
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The drunk man was not funny to Huck because?
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How did the ringmaster react to the drunk man's performance?
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Did Huck like this circus?
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How many people were at the king and the duke's show?
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What happened during the show?
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How did the duke react?
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What did the duke do the next morning after the show?
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Where was the performance at according to the bill?
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Who were the world renowned tragedians?
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What were they performing according to the bill?
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How much is admission?
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What did the biggest line on the bill say?
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What were the duke and the king doing all day?
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How many men came that night?
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When did the duke stop tending the door?
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How did the show begin?
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What happened after the king performed?
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How many people yelled out, 'What, Is it over, Is that ALL?'?
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What was the only thing the townspeople were talking about the next day?
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What happened on the 2nd night?
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Where did the king, duke, and Huck have supper the 2nd night?
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What did the king and the duke make Jim and Huck do at midnight?
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What happened on the 3rd night?
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How many people were in the house the 3rd night?
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What did the duke do on the 3rd night?
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How long did it take for them to start gliding down the stream after escaping from the house?
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Where was the king the 3rd night?
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How far from the village before they lit the light?
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How much money did they earn total from these 3 nights?
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Why doesn't it surprise Huck that the king and dukes are rapscallions?
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What are some examples that Huck gives about the kings being scoundrels?
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What does Huck say about Henry VIII?
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Who were Henry VIII's wives names according to Huck?
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How did Henry stir up trouble in his country according to Huck?
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What does 'Cavort' mean?
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The minute he was on, the horse begun to rip and tear and jump and _____ around, with two circus men hanging on to his bridle trying to hold him.
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What does 'Gaudiest' mean?
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And, then, there he was, slim and handsome, and dressed the _____ and prettiest you ever saw.
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What does 'Rapscallion' mean?
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But, Huck, dese kings o' ourn is reglar______; dat's jist what dey is; dey's reglar _____
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What does 'Indifferent' mean?
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And he would do it just as ______ as if he was ordering up eggs.
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What does 'Lath' mean?
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And he nailed that shingle to a ____, and stood the ____ up four or five foot in front of the wigwam.
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What does 'Pious' mean?
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He looked that grand and good and ____ that you'd say he had walked right out of the ark.
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What does 'Yawl' mean?
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She sent out her ___, and we went aboard.
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Study Notes
Sherburn and the Mob
- A mob, described as whooping like "injuns," gathers at Sherburn's house, displaying chaotic energy.
- Sherburn's yard is notably small, measuring just 20 feet.
- The mob shouts demands like "tear down the fence," but Sherburn maintains calmness, appearing on his porch roof with a double-barrel gun.
- He confronts the mob with disdain, questioning their courage to lynch a "MAN," asserting that their bravado is borrowed, and they fear being revealed as cowards.
- Sherburn, while laughing, compares the bravery of the mob to that of fictional portrayals in newspapers, calling them out on their fear and hypocrisy.
- He reflects on regional differences, claiming southern men are fearlessly bold, while northern men allow others to walk over them without resistance.
- Sherburn argues that southern juries acquit murderers out of fear for their safety instead of delivering justice.
The Circus Experience
- Huck finds his way into a lively circus, describing it as a "real bully circus," filled with excitement and playful chaos.
- Performers, including men dressed in only underwear and painted in vibrant colors, captivate the audience while dancing.
- Huck is particularly impressed by the beautiful women presenting themselves as queens adorned in extravagant attire, contrasting with the clumsiness of a drunk man attempting to join the show.
- The drunk's chaotic performance, culminating in him shedding 17 suits, confuses and amuses Huck, highlighting the unpredictability of live performances.
Duke and King’s Scheme
- The duke and king, after failing to engage an audience with their play, resort to deception, promoting their next shows with inflated expectations.
- They cleverly draw in a full crowd by manipulating social dynamics, as one handsome man convinces others not to admit they were swindled, but to encourage attendance instead.
- Each performance results in disappointment for the audience, leading to their rebellion with rotten produce, showcasing the theme of deception throughout the novel.
- Funds from the performances total around $465, demonstrating the profitable yet dishonest nature of their schemes.
Huck's Perception of Kings
- Huck expresses a skeptical view of kings, associating all monarchs with deceit and villainy, citing historical figures to illustrate his perspective.
- His commentary on historical figures, especially Henry VIII, emphasizes the absurdity and moral corruption inherent in the concept of royalty.
- Huck's witty observations serve both to reflect his innocence and critique societal norms concerning power and authority.
Vocabulary Insights
- Several words are defined to enrich understanding, such as "cavort" (to jump excitedly), "gaudiest" (extravagantly bright), and "pious" (devoutly religious).
- Such vocabulary adds depth to the narrative and enhances the reader's grasp of character attitudes and thematic elements within the chapters.
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