What major literary movement does Huck Finn represent? (-ism)
Realism
100
What is the major symbol of the novel?
Mississippi River
100
Jim's owner
Miss Watson
100
What is the main setting of the novel?
The Mississippi River
100
How does Huck get away from Pap?
He fakes his death
200
What is Mark Twain's real name?
Samuel Clemens
200
Name two major themes of the novel.
Possible answers: racism, slavery, moral education, intellectual education, hypocrisy of "civilized" society
200
Huck's guardian
Widow Douglas
200
What island do Jim and Huck hide out on?
Jackson's Island
200
Miss Watson and Widow Douglas want to make Huck more ____________________.
"civilized"
300
What does "mark twain" mean?
safe water
300
What does the Mississippi River symbolize?
freedom
300
Have a feud with the Shepherdsons
Grangerfords
300
Where does the story begin?
St. Petersburg
300
Where does Huck hide the Wilks' family gold?
In Peter Wilks' coffin
400
When was Huck Finn published?
1885
400
What does the river symbolize in regards to Huck and Jim's interaction with each other?
Possible answer: They can treat each other as equals because they are separated from society when they are on the river.
400
Man who invests Huck's money
Judge Thatcher
400
What direction are Huck and Jim traveling on the river? (compass direction)
south
400
What does Huck kill to get away from Pap?
A pig
500
What is another name for a coming of age novel?
bildungsroman
500
How is life different for Huck and Jim ON the river versus OFF the river?
Possible answer: ON the river, they are free and equals. OFF the river, they are reminded of what separates them as people; society tries to pull them apart.
500
Shoots and kills a man named Boggs
Colonel Sherburn
500
What is the name of the wrecked ship where Huck overhears the robbers?
Walter Scott
500
What is the name of the show the Duke and the King put on to scam the town?