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Analyzing Tone and Identifying Central Ideas: Chief Joseph's speech "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" Answers

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What makes this passage humorous?

A
the fact that the entire house is crammed with new people who have come to see the show
B
the idea that Huck is comparing the townspeople to sixty-four dead cats
C
the fact that the entire town has paid to see the “show” again, but this time they’re bringing things to throw at the duke and the king
D
the image of Huck standing next to the duke by the door trying to shove himself in with the rest of the audience
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What does this humor show?

A
The king is disloyal to the people he needs.
B
Huck and Jim are loyal to the king.
C
The king knows more than other characters do.
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What could Twain’s viewpoint be, based on the humor and the author’s intent?

A
Rulers abuse their power.
B
Kings are an old-fashioned tradition.
C
Children don’t see things as they really are.
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What makes this passage humorous?

A
the king’s concern for the duke
B
the king’s self-interest
C
the king’s uptown location
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What types of irony are used when the duke says, “They can turn it into a picnic if they want to – they brought plenty provisions”?

A
verbal irony and sarcasm
B
dramatic irony and situational irony
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What aspect of human nature is Twain focusing on?

A
the desire to impress others
B
the desire to speak correctly
C
the fear of appearing foolish to others
D
the fear of overpaying for something
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What’s funny about this passage?

A
Jim doesn’t think that the kings are funny.
B
Huck has decided that all kings are rascals.
C
These kings are surprising.
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Is this gentle or serious satire?

A
gentle
B
serious
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What could Twain’s intent be?

A
to show class differences
B
to show that the king deserves respect
C
to show the social dynamics between the men
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Whom is Twain ridiculing? Check the two boxes that apply.

A
the duke
B
the king
C
the judge (“jedge”)
D
the townspeople
E
Huck
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Based on the duke’s sarcasm, how do you think the duke feels about the townspeople?

A
He thinks that they don’t appreciate his show.
B
He thinks that they have weaker morals.
C
He thinks that they’re getting what they deserve.
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What is Twain’s intent or meaning?

A
Even children recognize the abuse of power.
B
Social status means kings are seen differently.
C
Kings are generally known to trick people.
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Which of the following did you use to support your critique? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Twain entertains readers.
B
Twain makes readers laugh.
C
Twain provides social criticism mixed with humor.
D
Twain shows the dark side of human nature in a funny way.
E
Twain expresses a serious viewpoint through silly characters.

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