Huck Finn, 21-22, DoK Quiz

Who are the two main characters involved in the stage show scam?

• Huck and Jim

• Tom and Jim

• The King and the Duke

• Pap and Huck

1. What is the name of the fake play advertised by the Duke?

• The King's Cameleopard

• Hamlet

• Romeo and Juliet

• Macbeth

1. Why do the King and the Duke target small towns for their performances?

• They want to educate people on Shakespeare.

• They know that people are easily tricked.

• They need money for traveling.

• They enjoy entertaining others.

What tactic does the Duke use to attract an audience for their fake play?

• He offers free admission to the play.

• He advertises it as a comedy show.

• He posts a sign saying "Ladies and Children Not Admitted."

• He invites local authorities to attend.

What motivates the townspeople to encourage others to attend the second and third performances despite knowing the show is a scam?

• They believe the show will improve on the second night.

• They don't want to admit they were tricked and hope others will share their embarrassment.

• They think the performers deserve another chance.

• They were paid by the King and Duke to advertise the show.

How does Huck's perception of the King and the Duke change during the scam?

• He admires their cleverness.

• He sympathizes with their need for money.

• He becomes more involved in their schemes.

• He becomes more aware of their deceit and loses respect for them.

1. What does the crowd's reaction to the final performance of the "Royal Nonesuch" say about human nature and group behavior?

• People are willing to forgive mistakes if they are entertained.

• People are driven by greed and embarrassment, which influences their actions.

• Audiences are always unpredictable in their responses.

• People naturally respect authority figures like the King and Duke.

Analyze the significance of the King and the Duke escaping before the angry mob confronts them. How does this moment reflect Twain's views on justice?

• Twain portrays justice as something clever tricksters easily avoid.

• Twain suggests that justice is inevitable, as the King and Duke will eventually get caught.

• Twain believes justice is served when people face public humiliation.

• Twain implies that true justice lies in repentance, not punishment.

How does the contrast between the King's and the Duke's behavior and Jim's behavior highlight the novel's themes of morality and integrity?

• Jim shows greater loyalty and honesty than the King and Duke, contrasting moral corruption with genuine character.

• Jim's silence about the scam suggests he condones their actions.

• Jim and the King and Duke seek personal survival, showing no clear moral high ground.

• Jim is as manipulative as the King and Duke, although for different reasons.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the King and Duke's plan in scamming the townspeople. How do their actions ultimately reveal their weaknesses as conmen?

• Their plan is flawless because they escape with a lot of money.

• Their success shows their intelligence and cunning ability to manipulate people.

• They are highly skilled, but their downfall is inevitable due to Huck's betrayal.

• Their overconfidence leads to them underestimating the people, and they barely escape.