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Read the quotation from chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.“Well, I'll learn her how to meddle. And looky here—you drop that school, you hear? I'll learn people to bring up a boy to put on airs over his own father and let on to be better'n what HE is.” What is Twain’s most likely intention for employing humor within this quotation?

A
to portray Huck’s father as educated and helpful
B
to portray Huck’s father as uneducated and ignorant
C
to convince the reader that Huck’s father truly wants to help Huck
D
to convince the reader that Huck’s father has the ability to be funny
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Read the excerpt from chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."It's so. You can do it. I had my doubts when you told me. Now looky here; you stop that putting on frills. I won't have it. I'll lay for you, my smarty; and if I catch you about that school I'll tan you good. First you know you'll get religion, too. I never see such a son."What do these words by Huck’s father reveal about his character?

A
He wants Huck to have a better life than he himself had.
B
He does not believe that Huck will succeed academically.
C
He believes that education will make Huck feel superior.
D
He feels that religion is the only subject worthy of study.
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Which statement most accurately describes the satire that exists within chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?

A
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.
B
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.
C
Twain is satirizing society’s disrespect by characterizing Huck as someone who is so rude that he cannot even treat his father with respect.
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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What central idea about the government of the United States is expressed in the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph?

A
The government has misunderstood the wishes of Indigenous peoples.
B
The government has not even been willing to listen to Indigenous peoples.
C
The government has made many false promises to Indigenous peoples.
D
The government can never lessen the pain suffered by Indigenous peoples.
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Read the quotation from the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph.Whenever the white man treats the Indian as they treat each other then we shall have no more wars. We shall be all alike—brothers of one father and mother, with one sky above us and one country around us and one government for all. Which cultural view is most clearly expressed in this quote?

A
Family is vital to survival and extends well beyond tribal boundaries.
B
Tradition is valuable and should be preserved at all possible costs.
C
Nature is sacred and all humans should treat it with the utmost respect.
D
All humans are part of the same world and should be treated as equals.

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