A Nation Dividing and Expanding: Civil War, Regionalism, and Realism — Test
Question 9 • Language Arts 11
Read the excerpt from chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn . "It's so. You can do it. I had my doubts when you told me. Now looky here; you stop that putting on frills. I won't have it. I'll lay for you, my smarty; and if I catch you about that school I'll tan you good. First you know you'll get religion, too. I never see such a son." What do these words by Huck’s father reveal about his character?
Answer
A
He believes that education will make Huck feel superior.
B
He does not believe that Huck will succeed academically.
C
He wants Huck to have a better life than he himself had.
D
He feels that religion is the only subject worthy of study.
Explanation
Huck’s father objects to Huck going to school because he thinks education will make him act “smarty” and put on airs. His threat to punish Huck if he goes to school shows he fears Huck will feel superior, not that Huck cannot succeed academically. The best answer is “He believes that education will make Huck feel superior.”
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