The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Chapters 1-7 Flashcard

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What does the vocabulary word 'civilize' mean?

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To train someone who is primitive or ignorant.

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What is a significant theme in the first 7 chapters of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'?

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The theme of freedom is significant in Huck's journey as he seeks to escape the constraints of society and his abusive father.

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What conflict arises for Huck in the first 7 chapters?

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Huck's conflict arises from his abusive father, Pap, who wants to take his money.

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How is Huck's conflict resolved in the first 7 chapters?

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Huck fakes his own death and escapes to Jackson's Island.

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How does Huck's attitude towards society change by the end of chapter 7?

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Huck becomes more independent and critical of society's expectations.

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What are the main events in chapters 1-3 of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'?

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Huck's introduction, his escape from his abusive father, and his decision to fake his own death.

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What does the term 'abusive father' refer to in Huck's context?

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It refers to Huck's father, Pap, who mistreats him and seeks to control him.

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What does Huck's journey symbolize in the context of freedom?

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Huck's journey symbolizes the quest for personal freedom and the rejection of societal constraints.

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What role does friendship play in Huck's life in the early chapters?

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Friendship, particularly with Tom Sawyer, influences Huck's decisions and adventures.

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How does Huck's perception of wealth differ from that of society?

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Huck views wealth as a source of trouble, while society sees it as a status symbol.