CHAPTER 1 Quiz — The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

How much money did Huck and Tom each receive from the treasure found in the cave?

• Three thousand dollars
• Six thousand dollars
• Ten thousand dollars
• One thousand dollars

Who invested the boys' money and earned them interest?

• The Widow Douglas
• Aunt Polly
• Judge Thatcher
• Miss Watson

Why does Huck return to the Widow Douglas after running away?

• The sheriff catches him and brings him back
• Tom Sawyer says Huck can join his band of robbers if he becomes respectable
• Huck runs out of money and has nowhere else to go
• The Widow Douglas promises to stop trying to civilize him

What Bible story does the Widow Douglas teach Huck about after supper?

• Noah and the Ark
• David and Goliath
• Moses and the Bulrushers
• Jonah and the Whale

Why does Huck lose interest in the story of Moses?

• The story is too long and boring
• He finds out Moses has been dead a long time
• Miss Watson interrupts the lesson
• He would rather read about Tom Sawyer

What hypocrisy does Huck notice about the Widow Douglas and smoking?

• She smokes cigars but forbids Huck from smoking a pipe
• She takes snuff herself but forbids Huck from smoking
• She allows Tom to smoke but not Huck
• She claims smoking is healthy but will not let Huck try it

How does Miss Watson describe heaven (the "good place")?

• A place of eternal rest and peace
• A beautiful garden with rivers of gold
• A place where you play a harp and sing all day forever
• A place where there is no suffering or sickness

Did Huck accidentally kill a spider in Chapter 1?

Did Huck tell Miss Watson directly that he did not want to go to heaven?

In the context of Chapter 1, what does Huck mean by "stretchers"?

• Pieces of furniture
• Exaggerations or lies
• Long journeys
• Elastic bands

What does "victuals" mean as used in the chapter?

• Victories
• Food or provisions
• Virtues
• Visitors

What does the word "dismal" mean in Huck's description of the widow's lifestyle?

• Exciting and unpredictable
• Dreary and depressing
• Dangerous and frightening
• Generous and kind

What is the relationship between the Widow Douglas and Miss Watson?

• Mother and daughter
• Sisters
• Neighbors
• Aunt and niece