Read the comment by Huck from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn . I smelt sickly eggs by the barrel, and rotten cabbages, and such things; and if I know the signs of a dead cat being around, and I bet I do, there was sixty-four of them went in. What insight does this comment reveal about the character of Huck?
Answer
A
As a result of his youth, Huck has a tendency to grossly exaggerate certain situations.
B
Despite his lack of formal upbringing, Huck has good intuition when it comes to reading situations.
C
In spite of his past, Huck tries valiantly to find some humor in every type of situation.
D
Because of his past, Huck has a tendency to always expect the worst from people.
Explanation
Huck notices the foul smells and uses what he knows about the signs of a dead cat to infer what has happened. This shows that, although he lacks formal education, he is observant and good at reading situations. The comment is not mainly about expecting the worst or making a joke.
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