Per+2+Lit+Groups

Here are questions discussed within each literary group on the following dates. You will need to be able to answer these questions, in addition to what we discuss in class, in order to prepare for the Huck Finn quizzes.

Tuesday, 11/25/08 (Chapters 9-12):
 * 1) Jim doesn't want to check out the boat in chapter 9, but Huck does. How does this show the differences in their characters?
 * 2) Why does Huck dress like a girl, and how is he "found out"?
 * 3) How will Huck learn lessons? How does any child?
 * 4) What does Jim believe getting bitten by a snake means?
 * 5) Why can't Jim ever go into town?
 * 6) Who do the townspeople blame for Huck's "death"?
 * 7) Is it ok for Huck and Jim to "borrow" things? Why or why not?
 * 8) What are some mixed messages Huck gets from society?
 * 9) What are the advantages/disadvantages to having Huck Finn narrate?

Monday, 12/1/08 (Chapters 13-17)
 * 1) Will Huck's lying get him into trouble later in the book?
 * 2) Is it ok for Huck and Jim to take things from the robbers? Why or why not?
 * 3) Why does Huck tell Jim the fog is all a dream?
 * 4) What moral issues are confusing Huck in these chapters?
 * 5) What is the nature of Huck and Jim's relationship?
 * 6) How does nature play an important role in the book?
 * 7) Will Huck stay loyal to Jim?
 * 8) Describe Jim's character. Is he believable? Why or why not?
 * 9) Why doesn't Huck feel he needs to apologize to Jim right away?
 * 10) What are some ways people find personal freedom? How does Huck? Jim?


 * Study the above in preparation for your quiz on Wed, 12/3.