The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Chs 33-34

Questions and Answers

What does Tom think Huck is at first?

a ghost

Describe how Tom shocks Aunt Sally.

by pretending to be someone else and then kissing her

Who does Tom pretend to be?

Sid Sawyer

Explain how Tom figures out where Jim is.

he saw a slave go into the locked building with dinner for someone Signup and view all the answers

What does Tom think of Huck's plan to free Jim?

too easy Signup and view all the answers

Why is Huck surprised that Tom will help him steal Jim?

because Tom is from a good family and stealing Jim is wrong according to society Signup and view all the answers

Why does Huck decide to help the duke and king?

he feels sorry for them and feels that people can be really cruel Signup and view all the answers

Why does Huck prefer Tom's plan for freeing Jim to his own?

Tom's plan is more adventurous but will still work Signup and view all the answers

What does Tom give the slave?

a dime Signup and view all the answers

How are they going to get Jim out?

dig him out Signup and view all the answers

Who told on the King and the Duke?

Jim Signup and view all the answers

How did Tom (Sid) say that he and Huck (Tom) were separated?

decided to split up to surprise Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters and Relationships

Tom initially perceives Huck as a ghost upon their reunion, highlighting a moment of surprise and confusion.
Tom shocks Aunt Sally by pretending to be Sid Sawyer, ultimately leading to a playful trick that angers her before he reveals his true identity.

Plot Developments

Tom discovers Jim's location by noticing a slave entering a locked building with food, indicating resourcefulness and cunning.
Huck is surprised by Tom's willingness to assist in rescuing Jim, revealing societal norms that deem help for a runaway slave as wrong.

Themes and Motives

Huck sympathizes with the duke and the king, recognizing the cruelty of society, which drives him to offer them assistance despite their dubious nature.
Huck favors Tom's more adventurous plan for freeing Jim over his own simpler approach, reflecting a desire for excitement and camaraderie in their endeavors.

Actions and Consequences

Tom gives a dime to a slave, demonstrating his engagement with the situation and possibly a symbolic act of kindness or manipulation.
The plan to rescue Jim involves digging him out, showing the lengths they are willing to go to for their friend.

Conflicts and Resolutions

Jim ultimately reveals the truth about the king and the duke, indicating a moment of betrayal or conflict within the group dynamic.
Tom (as Sid) explains to Aunt Sally that he and Huck (as Tom) separated deliberately to create a surprise, showcasing their playful nature and friendship.

Description

This quiz covers key concepts and events from Chapters 33 and 34 of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. Test your knowledge on characters' actions and themes explored in these chapters. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of the text.