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Why does Huck end up at the Grangerford's house?

He had to dive off the raft to avoid a steamboat. Jim, a runaway slave and Huck's friend, also jumped off the raft, but was not seen again for a while.

What is the name of the family that the Grangerfords have a feud with?

The Shepherdsons. This feud started over thirty years ago. No one really even remembers why it was started.

Who is the younger boy whom Huck becomes friends with?

Buck. Buck was 13 or 14 years old.

What was the name of the Grangerford daughter who painted morbid pictures and had died?

Emmeline. Emmeline wrote "tributes" to people when they died. She died of a "broken heart" when she did not get a tribute done in time when a little boy died.

What is the name of the slave assigned to Huck?

Jack. Huck says he was not used to being waited on, so his slave had a pretty easy time with him.

Who was the Shepherdson that Buck shot at from behind a bush?

Harney. Sophia Grangerford runs off and marries Harney Shepherdson, which creates much anger in the families. When Buck shoots, he only knocks his hat off.

What was written on the slip of paper that fell out of Sophia's Bible when Huck went back to get it for her?

Half past 2. This was the planned time when Sophia Grangerford was to meet Harney Shepherdson and run off and get married.

What was the name of Buck's 19 year old cousin?

Joe. This cousin was killed along with Buck when they went out to fight the Shepherdsons after Sophia ran away.

What did Huck tell the Grangerfords his name was?

George Jackson. The next day, Huck forgot his fake name. He asked Buck to spell his name so he could remember it. Buck spelled it Gorge Jaxon.

What was Saul Grangerford's military rank?

Colonel. Saul was always very well dressed in a complete white suit.