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What does the duke’s comment reveal about the culture of these Arkansas townspeople?

A
The townspeople need to be forced to go see shows.
B
The townspeople understand that inappropriate plays are banned from being performed.
C
The townspeople don’t allow women and children to attend shows.
D
The townspeople think that things that are inappropriate might also be fun.
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What does Jim’s strong dialect suggest about him?

A
He has equal status to the king and the duke.
B
He likely has not had a formal education.
C
He thinks of Huck as a rascal.
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What is the effect of Jim’s dialogue in the story? Check the three boxes that apply.

A
It glorifies the language of enslaved people.
B
It presents Jim’s language as he really speaks.
C
It shows that Jim is comfortable enough with Huck to share his negative opinion of the two men.
D
It contrasts Jim’s uneducated speech with his ability to recognize the men as rascals.

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