Monday, January 6, 2014

Huck questions

1. What kind of men do Huck and Jim find on the steamboat? Why are the men there?
Gang members, Murderers, highwaymen. They were looting the steamboat but have turned on one of the gang members.
 
2. What is the name of the boat Huck and Jim land on?  Why is this funny?
The Walter Scott. It's the name of a famous Scottish writer, poet, and playwright. Mark Twain was probably influenced by his work.
 
3. Discuss the difference between "real" adventures and Tom's adventures?
There's actual danger involved in "real" adventures while Tom's adventures are more made up and comprised from previous literature that Tom has read.
 
4. What is the plan once they reach Cairo? 
 "Borrow" things from the townspeople.

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