Huckleberry Finn Chapters 9-16 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What do Huck and Jim find in the house floating down the river?

a dead guy

How does the snake come to be in Jim's blanket?

Huck puts it there

Why does Huck dress up like a girl?

To go into town and find out some information

What information does Huck get from Mrs. Judith Loftus?

People are coming to the island to look for Jim Signup and view all the answers

What three things does Huck do that show he is, in fact, a boy?

Puts his legs together, can't remember his name, and throws a rock at a rat and hits it Signup and view all the answers

Why do Huck and Jim leave Jackson Island?

There is a hunting party coming at night Signup and view all the answers

Since the people of St. Petersburg think Huck is dead, who are they really after?

Jim and Pap Signup and view all the answers

How do Huck and Jim get food?

Hunt, fish, and collect berries Signup and view all the answers

What is amusing about Huck and Jim's justification for their 'borrowing' tactics?

They throw away the food that they borrowed and it becomes useless Signup and view all the answers

Why does Huck insist on boarding the ferry (the Walter Scott)?

He wants to have an adventure and find loot in the Captain's Cabin Signup and view all the answers

Who are Bill, Jake, and Turner?

The 3 murderers on the boat Signup and view all the answers

What terrible discovery does Jim make at the end of Chapter 12 (XII)?

The raft floated away Signup and view all the answers

Who is Miss Hooker and who is Mr. Jim Hornback?

Jim Hornback is a rich person, and Miss Hooker is a made-up character Signup and view all the answers

What does the Walter Scott episode tell us about Huck's character?

It shows his curiosity and unique sense of morality Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jim decide that he doesn't want any more adventures?

Because he nearly died Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't Jim buy into Solomon being the wisest man who ever lived?

Because he didn't use his money to build a factory and someone would try to cut a baby in half Signup and view all the answers

Why does Huck decide that it is useless to argue with Jim?

Because he can't make Jim understand Signup and view all the answers

At this point, is Twain expressing his opinions through Huck or Jim?

Both, but mainly through Huck Signup and view all the answers

What do Huck and Jim plan to do when they reach Cairo?

Get on a steamboat and go to Illinois, settle in Ohio Signup and view all the answers

Describe how Huck felt when he was alone in the fog.

Upset, frightened, not able to find his way Signup and view all the answers

Explain Huck's 'attack of conscience' on page 89.

He wants to help Jim escape but society says to turn him in Signup and view all the answers

How does Huck keep the men in the skiff from checking out the raft?

He tells them that his parents are sick and he needs help getting to shore Signup and view all the answers

What decision does Huck make about right and wrong on page 92?

He will do whichever when needed Signup and view all the answers

Why do Huck and Jim have to change their plans?

The raft broke and they passed Cairo Signup and view all the answers

What does 'aggravate' mean?

to make angry or worse Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'bitt'?

a post on a steamboat used to tie up a cable Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'channel'?

the deep part of the river Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'harrow'?

a tool to work soil Signup and view all the answers

What does 'jabber' mean?

to talk aimlessly and quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'pivot'?

a pin on which something turns Signup and view all the answers

What does 'plunder' mean?

the loot Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'rapscallion'?

a rascal Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'reticule'?

a small bag or purse Signup and view all the answers

What does 'rummage' mean?

to search Signup and view all the answers

What is 'stabboard'?

the right side of a ship Signup and view all the answers

What does 'texas' refer to?

the officers' cabin Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'thicket'?

a dense stand of shrubbery Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'tow-head'?

a sandbar island Signup and view all the answers

What does 'whimper' mean?

to make a low whine Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 9-16 Highlights

Huck and Jim discover a dead body in a floating house, emphasizing their equal partnership instead of master-slave dynamics.
A snake found in Jim's blanket, placed there by Huck, leads to Jim's bite, revealing Huck's superstitious nature and lack of forethought regarding consequences.
Huck dresses as a girl to gather information in town about impending threats to Jim.
Mrs. Judith Loftus informs Huck that search parties are coming for Jim, raising tension in their journey.
Huck's boyish traits are apparent when he fumbles his name and clumsily interacts with his environment.
The need to leave Jackson Island arises due to approaching hunters, heightening the sense of danger.
Since the townspeople believe Huck is dead, they are mistakenly searching for Jim and Pap.
Survival tactics for food include hunting, fishing, and foraging berries.
The humorous resolution to their guilt over "borrowing" food involves discarding it, rendering it useless and highlighting their childlike logic.
Huck's curiosity drives him to board the Walter Scott ferry to seek adventure and treasure, while Jim remains apprehensive.
Bill, Jake, and Turner are three murderers, with Bill and Jake deciding to abandon Turner to die on the broken ferry.
At the end of Chapter 12, Jim discovers their raft has floated away, indicating vulnerability and loss.
Jim Hornback, a wealthy figure, and the fictitious Miss Hooker are introduced to navigate moral complexities involving the captains.
Huck’s actions about the Walter Scott ferry reveal a mix of curiosity and moral ambiguity as he indirectly puts murderers at risk.
After nearly dying, Jim renounces further adventures, showcasing his desire for safety.
Jim critiques Solomon's wisdom, arguing he made poor practical decisions, reflecting on societal norms.
A debate over linguistics leads to Huck acknowledging Jim’s perspective, as he gives up on arguments for the sake of friendship.
Twain's perspectives are conveyed mainly through Huck, reflecting societal contradictions and moral dilemmas.
Plans for Cairo include boarding a steamboat for Illinois, symbolizing hope for freedom and new beginnings.
Huck feels lost and afraid alone in the fog but plays a trick on Jim, causing emotional distress and signifying a shift in their relationship dynamic as Huck grapples with empathy.
Huck experiences a moral conflict regarding Jim's escape, with Huck choosing friendship over societal expectations regarding slavery.
Huck fabricates a lie to mislead men from investigating the raft, demonstrating his quick thinking in dire situations.
A flexible moral stance emerges in Huck's decision-making, showing growth and adaptability in his character.
Their plans shift dramatically due to an accident that separates Huck from Jim; this event highlights unpredictability on their journey.

Vocabulary

Aggravate: to make angry or worsen a situation.
Bitt: a post on a steamboat used for securing cables.
Channel: the deepest part of a river.
Harrow: a tool for soil cultivation.
Jabber: to speak rapidly and nonsensically.
Pivot: a turning point or pin on which something rotates.
Plunder: stolen goods or loot.
Rapscallion: a mischievous or unscrupulous person.
Reticule: a small bag or purse.
Rummage: to search thoroughly.
Stabboard: refers to the right side of a ship.
Texas: the cabin for officers on a steamboat.
Thicket: a dense growth of shrubs.
Tow-head: a sandbar or small island in a river.
Whimper: to emit soft, low cries of distress.

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This quiz covers key concepts and events from Chapters 9 to 16 of Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn'. It examines significant moments that reveal the evolving relationship between Huck and Jim, as well as character insights. Test your understanding of these chapters with these flashcards.