Huckleberry Finn Chapters 24-26

What arrangement does the duke make so that Jim doesn't have to be tied up all day?

The Duke puts Jim in his King Lear costume, paints him totally blue, and puts a sign up that says sick Arab, so no one would come near him or know he was a slave.

How does the king learn about the Wilks family?

The King and Huck offer a ride to a young man who tells them about the Wilkes and Peter Wilks dying.

What are the names of the three Wilks sisters?

The names of the three Wilks sisters are Mary Jane, Susan, Joanna

Who meets the king, the duke, and Huck when they reach the shore in the yawl?

About two dozen people meet them at the boat dock,

How do the Wilks girls react when they see the king and the duke?

The Wilks girls react by welcoming their long lost uncles with open arms since they have never seen their real uncles and don't know what they look like.

How does the crowd react when the king names several of Peter Wilks' closest friends and Invites them for supper?

The crowd reacts because they are impressed because he actually knows them by name.

Does the duke say anything to the townspeople?

The duke doesn't say anything to the townspeople because he is the deaf brother of Peter Wilks.

Why do the king and duke give the Wilks sisters $415 of their own money?

The king and the duke give them $415 because they found out that the money in the basement was short $415 so they made sure they will not be suspected of stealing it.

Who is Dr. Robinson?

Dr. Robinson is a respected man in the town

How does Dr. Robinson feel about the king and the duke?

Dr. Robinson thinks the king and duke are frauds and impostors who should be driven out of town.

What does Dr. Robinson think about the king's English accent?

Dr. Robinson thinks that the king's imitation of an Englishman was the worst he has ever heard and therefore does not believe it.

Why do the women insult their own food?

The women degrade their food so that they can gain compliments from their guests.

What incident in the novel convinces Huck that he must get the money back to the Wilks girls?

The kindness of Mary Jane and Susan, and Joanna's apology for her accusations while they're eating in the kitchen convinces Huck that these girls don't deserve to be defrauded by the king and duke.

In what way will Huck get the money from the king and the duke?

Huck decides that stealing the money would be the safest way to get the money

What does Huck notice about the book he swears on?

He notices that the it is a dictionary and not a bible.

What show do the con men perform?

The Royal Nonsuch