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A Nation Dividing and Expanding: Civil War, Regionalism, and Realism — Test

Question 12 • Language Arts 11

Which statement most accurately describes the satire that exists within chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn ?

Answer
A
Twain is satirizing society’s dishonesty by having Huck hide his money to appear as though he is too selfish to share with his own father.
B
Twain is satirizing society’s disrespect by characterizing Huck as someone who is so rude that he cannot even treat his father with respect.
C
Twain is satirizing society’s greed by having Huck’s father return under the pretense of caring for Huck when all he really wants is money.
D
Twain is satirizing society’s ingratitude by characterizing Huck as someone too selfish to appreciate anything his father has ever done for him.
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