Question

Read the passage, then answer the question. Then at the bottom was the biggest line of all, which said: LADIES AND CHILDREN NOT ADMITTED. “There,” says he, “if that line don’t fetch them, I don’t know Arkansaw!” —The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Mark Twain What does the duke’s comment reveal about his own character? Check the three boxes that apply. The duke knows how to get what he wants. The duke is biased against women and children. The duke shows signs of intelligence. The duke is intentionally trying to trick the townspeople. The duke is intrigued but too lazy to take action.

Answer 1

The duke knows how to get what he wants.

The duke shows signs of intelligence.

The duke is intentionally trying to trick the townspeople.

Answer 2

The duke knows how to get what he wants.

The duke shows signs of intelligence.

The duke is intentionally trying to trick the townspeople.