Huck Finn, 21-22, DoK Quiz

Who are the two main characters involved in the stage show scam?

• Huck and Jim

• Tom and Jim

• The King and the Duke

• Pap and Huck

1. What is the name of the fake play advertised by the Duke?

• The King's Cameleopard

• Hamlet

• Romeo and Juliet

• Macbeth

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1. Why do the King and the Duke target small towns for their performances?

• They want to educate people on Shakespeare.

• They know that people are easily tricked.

• They need money for traveling.

• They enjoy entertaining others.

What tactic does the Duke use to attract an audience for their fake play?

• He offers free admission to the play.

• He advertises it as a comedy show.

• He posts a sign saying "Ladies and Children Not Admitted."

• He invites local authorities to attend.

What motivates the townspeople to encourage others to attend the second and third performances despite knowing the show is a scam?

• They believe the show will improve on the second night.

• They don't want to admit they were tricked and hope others will share their embarrassment.

• They think the performers deserve another chance.

• They were paid by the King and Duke to advertise the show.

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How does Huck's perception of the King and the Duke change during the scam?

• He admires their cleverness.

• He sympathizes with their need for money.

• He becomes more involved in their schemes.

• He becomes more aware of their deceit and loses respect for them.

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1. What does the crowd's reaction to the final performance of the "Royal Nonesuch" say about human nature and group behavior?

• People are willing to forgive mistakes if they are entertained.

• People are driven by greed and embarrassment, which influences their actions.

• Audiences are always unpredictable in their responses.

• People naturally respect authority figures like the King and Duke.

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Analyze the significance of the King and the Duke escaping before the angry mob confronts them. How does this moment reflect Twain's views on justice?

• Twain portrays justice as something clever tricksters easily avoid.

• Twain suggests that justice is inevitable, as the King and Duke will eventually get caught.

• Twain believes justice is served when people face public humiliation.

• Twain implies that true justice lies in repentance, not punishment.

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How does the contrast between the King's and the Duke's behavior and Jim's behavior highlight the novel's themes of morality and integrity?

• Jim shows greater loyalty and honesty than the King and Duke, contrasting moral corruption with genuine character.

• Jim's silence about the scam suggests he condones their actions.

• Jim and the King and Duke seek personal survival, showing no clear moral high ground.

• Jim is as manipulative as the King and Duke, although for different reasons.

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Evaluate the effectiveness of the King and Duke's plan in scamming the townspeople. How do their actions ultimately reveal their weaknesses as conmen?

• Their plan is flawless because they escape with a lot of money.

• Their success shows their intelligence and cunning ability to manipulate people.

• They are highly skilled, but their downfall is inevitable due to Huck's betrayal.

• Their overconfidence leads to them underestimating the people, and they barely escape.

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