Friday, March 27, 2015

Chapter's 9-11

Chapter 9
A.      Find the paragraph and write the beginning sentence of that paragraph for the following items in Chapter 9:

1.       Cave described as a man-made architecture.

2.       Poetic description of the storm

3.       Companionship of Huck and Jim

4.       Nature as a companion

B.      After you have located these passages, explain the significance of the passage to the themes we have explored so far in the novel





C.      Explain the discovery that Huck and Jim make in chapter 9- include at least 5 details about this discovery.
Chapter 10
List at least three things in chapter 10 that, generally, bring bad luck.  Also, include what the specific consequences are for these things that bring bad luck.





What happens to Jim in this chapter?

What is the size of the fish that Huck and Jim catch?

What does Huck decide to do, near the end of the chapter? Why?


Where does he stop, on his way?

Chapter 11
Who is Mrs. Judith Loftis- how is she characterized?  Make a list of at least three details to support your evaluation of her character.



What information does Huck get from Mrs.  Judith Loftis?


What does Huck discover, concerning Jim?




Where does Huck go after meeting with Loftis?

Homework- due Monday (March 30)- read Chapter 12 and take notes