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What was Huck's excuse for having the gun?
What was Huck's excuse for having the gun?
He said that someone was trying to break in and he couldn't wake pap up.
When was the annual rising of the river?
When was the annual rising of the river?
June
What is cordwood?
What is cordwood?
Firewood tied in bundles.
What is an abolitionist?
What is an abolitionist?
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What floated down the bank?
What floated down the bank?
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What did Huck want to do with the canoe?
What did Huck want to do with the canoe?
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What did Huck put in the canoe?
What did Huck put in the canoe?
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Where did Huck hide the canoe to wait for the moon to rise?
Where did Huck hide the canoe to wait for the moon to rise?
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What did Huck do to cover his hole?
What did Huck do to cover his hole?
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Where did Huck dump the pig?
Where did Huck dump the pig?
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Were people able to see the hole?
Were people able to see the hole?
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What did Huck do with the axe?
What did Huck do with the axe?
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What did Huck shoot?
What did Huck shoot?
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What did Huck do with the pig on the ground?
What did Huck do with the pig on the ground?
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What did Huck stick onto the back of the axe with pig's blood?
What did Huck stick onto the back of the axe with pig's blood?
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Who would have been interested in Huck's plans?
Who would have been interested in Huck's plans?
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What did Huck use the saw for?
What did Huck use the saw for?
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What did Huck use the cornmeal for?
What did Huck use the cornmeal for?
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What was Huck's plan?
What was Huck's plan?
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What island did Huck decide to go to?
What island did Huck decide to go to?
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How is Jackson's Island described?
How is Jackson's Island described?
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Where did Huck land the canoe?
Where did Huck land the canoe?
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Why did people put quicksilver in loaves of bread?
Why did people put quicksilver in loaves of bread?
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Who was on the ferry?
Who was on the ferry?
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How long was the island?
How long was the island?
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When did the ferry stop shooting?
When did the ferry stop shooting?
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Who did Huck see on the island?
Who did Huck see on the island?
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Why did Jim drop down to his knees?
Why did Jim drop down to his knees?
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How long has Jim been on the island?
How long has Jim been on the island?
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Why was Jim on the island?
Why was Jim on the island?
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Why did Jim run away?
Why did Jim run away?
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How did Jim hear about Huck's 'death'?
How did Jim hear about Huck's 'death'?
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Why was Jim sure that no one would realize he's missing until nightfall?
Why was Jim sure that no one would realize he's missing until nightfall?
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How did Jim get to the island?
How did Jim get to the island?
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What is a sign that you are going to be rich according to Jim?
What is a sign that you are going to be rich according to Jim?
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How much money did Jim used to have and how did he lose it?
How much money did Jim used to have and how did he lose it?
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How is Jim rich?
How is Jim rich?
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How big is the island?
How big is the island?
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What did Huck and Jim find on the top of the hill?
What did Huck and Jim find on the top of the hill?
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What does Jim want to put in the cave?
What does Jim want to put in the cave?
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How did the man in the house die, and for how long?
How did the man in the house die, and for how long?
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What was the log raft they found made out of, how big, how many inches did the top rise above water?
What was the log raft they found made out of, how big, how many inches did the top rise above water?
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What did they find inside the house?
What did they find inside the house?
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What were some of the items that Huck and Jim took?
What were some of the items that Huck and Jim took?
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What came floating down the flooded river that Jim and Huck investigated?
What came floating down the flooded river that Jim and Huck investigated?
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Study Notes
Huck's Excuse and River Timing
- Huck claims to have a gun because he fears a break-in and cannot wake his father, Pap.
- The annual rising of the river occurs in June, bringing good luck to Huck.
Key Items and Plans
- Cordwood refers to firewood bundled for use.
- Huck discovers a 13- or 14-foot long canoe floating down the bank and plans to use it to escape by going downriver about 50 miles.
- He loads the canoe with essential supplies: cornmeal, bacon, whisky, coffee, sugar, and ammunition, among others.
Concealment and Strategy
- Huck hides the canoe under willows while waiting for darkness and the moonrise.
- To cover up his escape plan, he scatters dust and replaces a piece of the wall he cut out, ensuring the hole is not easily visible.
- He dumps a pig into the river and strategically uses the pig's blood to disguise his actions, sticking his hair on the axe as part of the ruse.
Encountering Jim
- Huck decides to escape to Jackson's Island, described as big, dark, covered in trees, and partially submerged.
- Upon arriving, he meets Jim, who believed Huck was a ghost at first. Jim has been hiding on the island since the night after Huck was presumed dead.
Jim's Background and Beliefs
- Jim ran away to avoid being sold in New Orleans for a high price by Miss Watson.
- He learned of Huck’s "death" through conversations and rumors about Huck's father.
- Jim believes he won't be missed until nightfall because his owners are away at a camp meeting.
Island Discovery and Riches
- Jim interprets possessing hairy arms and a hairy chest as signs of future wealth.
- He previously had $14 but lost it due to poor investments. Currently, Jim considers himself rich because he owns his freedom, valued at $800.
Shelter and Resources
- Huck and Jim find a large cave on the island for storing their belongings and hiding if pursued.
- They discover a log raft constructed from fine pine planks, measuring about 12 feet wide and 15-16 feet long.
- Inside a nearby house, they find remnants like old cards, whiskey bottles, a dead man, and various useful items, including a Barlow knife and a lantern.
Floating Objects and Investigations
- Among the debris in the flooded river, Huck and Jim investigate a two-story house, encountering the challenges of survival and exploration in their newfound freedom.
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