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Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.I stood by the duke at the door, and I see that every man that went in had his pockets bulging, or something muffled up under his coat—and I see it warn't no perfumery, neither, not by a long sight. I smelt sickly eggs by the barrel, and rotten cabbages, and such things; and if I know the signs of a dead cat being around, and I bet I do, there was sixty-four of them went in.How does Huck’s use of dialect to describe the setting affect this part of the story?

A
The expressions he uses decrease the conflict by showing that Huck and the others will be good sports about the townspeople’s retaliation.
B
The expressions he uses increase the conflict by revealing how frightened Huck and the others are at the thought of the townspeople’s revenge.
C
The expressions he uses add humor and lessen the tension that is building as the townspeople file in to exact their revenge on Huck and the others.
D
The expressions he uses heighten the suspense that is building as the townspeople file in to exact their revenge on Huck and the others.
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Read the judge’s words from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."We are sold—mighty badly sold. But we don't want to be the laughing stock of this whole town, I reckon, and never hear the last of this thing as long as we live. No. What we want is to go out of here quiet, and talk this show up, and sell the rest of the town! Then we'll all be in the same boat. Ain't that sensible?" What is ironic about the judge’s statement?

A
Rather than admit they have been fooled, the townspeople truly believe it is more sensible to devise a plan to fool the others as well.
B
Despite the fact they themselves have been fooled, the townspeople trick themselves into thinking it will be easy to fool the others.
C
Although the show was truly funny, the townspeople are still petrified of what others will say about the fact they attended the show.
D
In spite of the fact the townspeople claim to be embarrassed about attending the show, they actually enjoyed themselves immensely.
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Read the lines from chapter 22 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.Then at the bottom was the biggest line of all, which said:LADIES AND CHILDREN NOT ADMITTED."There," says he, "if that line don't fetch them, I don't know Arkansaw!"Twain is most likely using humor to convey his viewpoint that

A
people are often tempted by the thrill of something naughty.
B
people are often too ignorant to know when they are being fooled.
C
liars and swindlers will stop at nothing to make fast and easy money.
D
liars and swindlers are often considerate of the feelings of others.
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Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."Don't it s'prise you de way dem kings carries on, Huck?""No," I says, "it don't.""Why don't it, Huck?""Well, it don't, because it's in the breed. I reckon they're all alike,""But, Huck, dese kings o' ourn is reglar rapscallions; dat's jist what dey is; dey's reglar rapscallions.""Well, that's what I'm a-saying; all kings is mostly rapscallions, as fur as I can make out."Which best describes the satirical element of this excerpt?

A
Jim and Huck still genuinely believe that the“rapscallions” are royalty.
B
Jim is revealing to Huck that most people are not what they seem.
C
Jim tells Huck that he knew the truth about the kings before everyone else.
D
Jim and Huck are basing their opinion of all royalty on fake kings.
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How does Twain’s use of dialect in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn contribute to the realist nature of the novel?

A
by convincing the reader that this story is nonfiction
B
by creating dialogue that is difficult to understand
C
by helping the reader relate to different characters
D
by making the characters and the setting more convincing
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Which quote from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn contains sarcasm?

A
“But we don't want to be the laughing stock of this whole town, I reckon, and never hear the last of this thing as long as we live.”
B
“Walk fast now till you get away from the houses, and then shin for the raft like the dickens was after you!"
C
“They can turn it into a picnic if they want to—they brought plenty provisions.”
D
“But, Huck, dese kings o' ourn is reglar rapscallions; dat's jist what dey is.”
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Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.The people most killed themselves laughing; and when the king got done capering and capered off behind the scenes, they roared and clapped and stormed and haw-hawed till he come back and done it over again, and after that they made him do it another time. Well, it would make a cow laugh to see the shines that old idiot cut.What is the effect of the last line of this excerpt?

A
It emphasizes the fact that Huck is prone to wild exaggeration.
B
It emphasizes the outrageousness of the king’s new comedy act.
C
It emphasizes the idea that Huck sees the townspeople as animals.
D
It emphasizes the possibility that the king is actually quite talented.
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In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the house is packed with people after the duke hangs his signs. Which statement best explains how this could be viewed as evidence of satire?

A
It satirizes the fact that those who are less formally educated often unintentionally fool those who are more educated.
B
It satirizes the fact that those who claim to be the most intelligent and well educated are actually the easiest to fool.
C
It satirizes the fact that society often claims to like proper art while actually preferring things that are slightly unsavory.
D
It satirizes the fact that people are often willing to pay any price for something if they think it will impress others.
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Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."Well, that's what I'm a-saying; all kings is mostly rapscallions, as fur as I can make out."Which of the following groups was Twain attempting to satirize with this statement?

A
the uneducated
B
the townspeople
C
the people in power
D
the people of Arkansas
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Read the comment by Huck from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.I smelt sickly eggs by the barrel, and rotten cabbages, and such things; and if I know the signs of a dead cat being around, and I bet I do, there was sixty-four of them went in.What insight does this comment reveal about the character of Huck?

A
Because of his past, Huck has a tendency to always expect the worst from people.
B
Despite his lack of formal upbringing, Huck has good intuition when it comes to reading situations.
C
In spite of his past, Huck tries valiantly to find some humor in every type of situation.
D
As a result of his youth, Huck has a tendency to grossly exaggerate certain situations.

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