Friday, Nov. 13

Chapter 12-16 Comprehension/Connection assessment questions:
Answer each question thoroughly:

•  using a topic sentence to make a claim,
•  back that answer up with reference to the text,
•  and provide reasoning as to why your support is valid.

1. What lessons from Pap does Huck consider during his moral dilemmas with Jim? (chapter 12)
2. How successful do you feel Mark Twain is in creating the character of Jim? Does Jim seem like a real person to you? Explain why or why not? (chapter 14, 15)
3. Huck has many personal ideals that cause conflict within himself. Infer two conflicting values Huck holds and explain why they trouble his conscience. (chapter 16)
4. Huck runs away down the Mississippi to the river to find freedom and escape from people and situations that restrict him. What are some ways that people today can find personal freedom? Is Huck’s way still possible? Explain your answer.

Discussed the following chapters in regards to the development of morals and values of Huck:
• Chapter XV
• Chapter XVI