Question

Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

"Well, that's what I'm a-saying; all kings is mostly rapscallions, as fur as I can make out."

Which of the following groups was Twain attempting to satirize with this statement?
the uneducated
the townspeople
the people in power
the people of Arkansas 2Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

"Don't it s'prise you de way dem kings carries on, Huck?"

"No," I says, "it don't."

"Why don't it, Huck?"

"Well, it don't, because it's in the breed. I reckon they're all alike."

What does the dialogue between Huck and Jim reveal about Huck’s beliefs?
Huck believes that all people of royal stature are clever.
Huck believes that no one is able to be completely honest.
Huck believes that only common people have any worth.
Huck believes that many people cannot be totally trusted. 3 Based on chapters 22 and 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, what is ironic about the fact that the judge proposes the plan to fool the other townspeople into attending the play?
A judge usually only holds authority within the courtroom.
A judge should merely listen and not make suggestions.
A judge does not belong at a play with the townspeople.
A judge is typically viewed as the height of moral conduct.

Answer 1

1. the people in power — Twain is satirizing rulers/authority figures ("kings").

2. Huck believes that many people cannot be totally trusted — he thinks "it's in the breed" that kings (and people in power) are rapscallions.

3. A judge is typically viewed as the height of moral conduct — it's ironic a moral authority would propose deceiving the townspeople.