Main Ideas of Huck's Paragraphs

In the first paragraph, what is the main idea of Huck's description of his new life with the Widow Douglas and Miss Watson?

• Huck is grateful for the care and education he receives.

• Huck feels restricted and longs for freedom.

• Huck is excited to learn about literature and history.

• Huck is eager to please his guardians.

In the second paragraph, what is the main idea of Huck's encounter with Tom Sawyer?

• Huck admires Tom's adventurous spirit and wants to be like him.

• Huck finds Tom's stories boring and prefers his own practical experiences.

• Huck is jealous of Tom's privileged upbringing.

• Huck is uninterested in making new friends.

In the third paragraph, what is the main idea of Huck's reaction to the strict rules of his guardians?

• Huck feels suffocated by the rules and seeks independence.

• Huck respects the rules and follows them diligently.

• Huck believes the rules are necessary for his well-being.

• Huck is indifferent to the rules and focuses on his own interests.

In the fourth paragraph, what is the main idea of Huck's thoughts about prayer and the afterlife?

• Huck is curious about different religious beliefs.

• Huck believes in the importance of prayer and salvation.

• Huck questions the effectiveness of prayer and the concept of heaven.

• Huck is fearful of the consequences of not following religious practices.

In the fifth paragraph, what is Huck's perception of his future prospects?

• Huck is optimistic about his future and dreams of success.

• Huck is resigned to a life of poverty and uncertainty.

• Huck is determined to seek adventure and freedom.

• Huck is content with the stability offered by his guardians.

In the sixth paragraph, what is Huck's thoughts on education and civilization?

• Huck values education and aspires to become more civilized.

• Huck is skeptical of the benefits of education and civilization.

• Huck feels intimidated by the expectations of civilized society.

• Huck is eager to conform to the standards of educated individuals.

In paragraph 6, why does Huck reflect on education and civilization?

• To highlight Huck's desire for intellectual growth and social acceptance.

• To emphasize Huck's resistance to conforming to societal expectations.

• To illustrate Huck's admiration for the values of education and civilization.

• To showcase Huck's struggles with understanding the concept of civilization.

In paragraph 2, what does "sivilize" most likely mean?

• becoming a citizen of the United States

• becoming accustomed to religious aspects of the Widow’s practices

• becoming well mannered and polite and meeting societal expectations

• being overwhelmed with the inability to fit in with everyone else

What is one expectation your family has for you? Does that prohibit or allow you to pursue a personal goal? Explain.