Huck Finn (ch. 26-28)
Response guide
1. Another example of Huck’s “quick thinking” in the beginning of the chapter—
explain.
2. Why does Huck want to get the money back?
3. Money—what does the Duke want to do? The King? What does Huck ultimately
do with it?
4. What does the King do that shows he is not a very nice man—beyond just being a
rapscallion?
5. Why do the cons question Huck? How do they react to his explanation?
6. What is Huck’s plan? Please be thorough and complete.
7. What is Huck’s explanation to the sisters?
8. Who shows up at the end of the chapter?
*How is Huck like the King and the Duke? How is he different? Why is this distinction
important? (be sure to answer this one)