Final exam The Jungle/Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Multiple choice questions for The Jungle:
Know the following terms:
- naïf
- in medias res.
- Third person omniscient narration
- Allusion
- What is the purpose of Sinclair’s muckraking novel?
- Why do many of the men in Packingtown turn to drink?
- What problem do the excess employees at the packing plant cause?
- Which is an example of irony?
JEE response: CHOOSE ONE
- Cite examples from the story to prove the following statement. In a capitalist economic system, the justice system, the political system, and big business all work together to oppress the working man.
- Define the American Dream. Cite incidents from the story to illustrate why Jurgis comes to believe that the American dream is false.
The Adventures in Huckleberry Finn (multiple choice)
- What is Huck’s problem with Miss Watson and the Widow Douglas?
- Why does Pap yell at Huck for becoming civilized?
- Why did Huck fake his death?
- The river is a symbol of____________________ .
- How are the duke and dauphin punished?
- Why is it important when Hucks says, “All right, then, I’ll go to hell”?
- Who does Jim claim gave him the “five-center” piece he wears around his neck?
JEE response: CHOOSE ONE
- Compare and contrast Huck and Tom Sawyer. In what ways are they alike? In what ways are they different? How might the story have been different if Tom had the adventure down the Missisippi with Jim?
- After reading the novel, do you feel the use of the word “nigger” was appropriate for the setting and authenticity of the novel, or do you feel the word was overused and offensive? Write a letter to Mark Twain about his use of the “n-word” throughout the novel. Be sure to include specific examples from the text to support your opinion.
