What If . . . ?

Read each of the following statements and choose the letter that best completes the statement in terms of what you think would best fit the character of Huck Finn. Be prepared to defend your answer with reasoning based on evidence from the book.

1. If someone offered drugs to Huck Finn, he would probably:

A. take the drugs

C. refuse and report the dealer

B. refuse but not tell anyone

D. try to convince the dealer to give it up

2. If Huck were alive today, his job or profession would most likely be:

A. an architect

C. a geologist

B. an FBI agent

D. a politician

3. If Huck got a traffic ticket, he would probably:

A. rip it up

C. pay the fine

B. go to court and argue with the judge

D. leave town

4. If Huck were alive today, his favorite sport would be:

A. jogging

C. white-water rafting

B. tennis

D. wrestling

5. Today Huck's favorite hobby would be:

A. wood carving

C. spelunking (exploring caves)

B. listening to music

D. gardening

6. If Huck owned a car, it would probably be:

A. a sportscar

C. a minivan

B. a classic oldie

D. a dune buggy

7. Huck's favorite course in high school would be:

A. Art

C. French

B. Physical Education

D. History/Social Studies

8. On a typical date Huck would probably go:

A. on a picnic

C. to the movies

B. to a rock concert

D. to a museum

9. If Huck Finn were a high school student today, he would probably join:

A. the French Club

C. Speech and Debate

B. the Boy Scouts

D. the Drama Club

10.If Huck were to take a vacation, he would probably go to:

A. Paris, France

C. the Rocky Mountains

B. Cairo, Egypt

D. Los Angeles

(This is taken mostly from page 13 of some publication. If you know the source, please let me know at cwaidyat@iolani.org)

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