Satire and Huck Finn

In paragraph 1, what is the effect of the sentence "It warn't no use to try and hide it from Him"?

• It reveals the depth of Huck's spirituality.

• It summarizes Huck's internal conflict.

• It portrays an instance of realistic dialect

• It hints that God already knows where Jim is.

Based on information in paragraph 1, how does Huck view himself?

• as a two-faced sinner

• as a reformed sinner

• as someone striving to be better

• as someone who will do the right thing

In Huck's mind, the sound images "talking and singing and laughing" in paragraph 4 describe

• silly distractions

• Jim's recklessness.

• pleasant memories.

• disturbing nightmares.

In paragraph 4, the progression of Huck's internal thoughts suggests that he

• is eager to turn in Jim

• is finally at peace with himself

• has become irritated by Jim's behavior.

• is having doubts about the letter he wrote.

With the description of Huck's thoughts in paragraph 4, Twain

• uses a literary allusion to ridicule Huck.

• describes figuratively the agony Huck feels.

• satirizes the prevailing attitude toward slavery.

• contrasts Huck's feelings with his inability to pray.

In paragraph 5, the piece of paper Huck holds in his hand symbolizes his

• loyal devotion to Jim.

• potential betrayal of Jim

• decision to break the law.

• determination to pursue wickedness.

What is the tone of paragraph 5?

• nervous

• bittersweet

• whimsical

• disappointed

What effect do Huck's words in paragraph 6 have on the tone established in paragraph 5?

• They reinforce it.

• They break it

• They illustrate it.

• They reverse it.

Huck's statement in paragraph 6 is an example of

• verbal irony

• an exaggeration

• situational irony.

• a regional dialect

In paragraph 7, the word steal in the sentence "I would go to work and steal Jim out of slavery" is a cleverly appropriate because

• Jim has broken the law.

• Mr. Phelps is breaking the law.

• Huck will be breaking the law

• Miss Watson refuses to break the law.