Shelley Fisher Fishkin - Lighting Out for the Territory (April 1, 1997)

Shelley Fisher Fishkin - Lighting Out for the Territory (April 1, 1997)

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English

11th - 12th Grade

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Shelley Fisher Fishkin discusses Mark Twain's transformation from a slaveholder's son to an anti-racist writer, highlighting the neglect of this narrative in Hannibal, MO, which focuses on Tom Sawyer. She explores the ongoing legacy of slavery in America and Twain's dual perspective on American culture. The controversy over teaching Huck Finn in schools is addressed, emphasizing its educational value in confronting racism.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Shelley Fisher Fishkin disappointed with Hannibal's portrayal of Mark Twain?

Hannibal celebrated Twain's political career.

The town was too modernized.

Hannibal did not highlight Twain's anti-racist evolution.

The town focused too much on Twain's later life.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of Mark Twain's work does Hannibal primarily promote?

His travel writings

His anti-racist literature

His political essays

His childhood adventures

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Fishkin, why do some Americans prefer to remember Tom Sawyer over Huck Finn?

Tom Sawyer is more entertaining.

Huck Finn is too complex.

The legacies of slavery are still painful.

Tom Sawyer is more historically accurate.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Twain's work provide a dual perspective on American culture?

By ignoring historical issues

By celebrating and critiquing America

By only highlighting the negative aspects

By focusing solely on the positive aspects

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key reason for the controversy surrounding the teaching of Huck Finn in schools?

Its use of racial language

Its portrayal of childhood

Its length and complexity

Its complex language

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Fishkin suggest Twain's use of language in Huck Finn should be viewed?

As an outdated method

As a tool to satirize racism

As a historical artifact

As a simple narrative choice

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Fishkin believe Twain's work offers to modern readers?

A purely entertaining story

A chance to ignore historical issues

A simple escape from reality

An opportunity to confront difficult topics