Bahaha. This is a K12 text question. :) The questions are very irrelevant. :'(
The author claims the Mississippi is a fickle river because its currents, depths, and sandbars constantly shift and change, making navigation difficult and unpredictable for pilots. This unpredictability can lead to dangerous situations and requires skill and experience to navigate safely.
Mark Twain, the story's narrator, is the "cub" pilot. The passage is really an excerpt from his memoir, "Life on the Mississippi."
"A Cub Pilot" by Mark Twain had a theme of inspiration. It was about his experience as a steamboat cub pilot in Mississippi, which would later inspire him to create the setting for his stories about Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.
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The conflict in "Cub Pilot on the Mississippi" is mainly external, as it deals with challenges and obstacles presented by the setting and other characters. Mark Twain's struggle to navigate the Mississippi River, earn his credentials as a pilot, and deal with the harsh working conditions are examples of external conflicts in the story.
"A "cub pilot" was one name for an apprentice riverboat pilot, most notably on the Mississippi River during the 19th century. Such training was detailed in the 1883 book Life on the Mississippi by Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain). (* For aircraft, the Piper J-3 "Cub" was built between 1938 and 1947, and still flown today.)" (Wiki User)
Mark feels guilty because he hit brown
The story "A Cub Pilot" is set along the Mississippi River in the mid-1800s. It follows the adventures of a young boy named Sam Clemens as he learns the ropes of piloting a steamboat.
For a good summary read the book so you can understand it. BTW: it is not that long!! Don't be lazy.
Because brown was very mean to him.
In "A Cub Pilot," Twain learns the importance of hard work, perseverance, and humility. He discovers that experience and knowledge are necessary for success, and that he must respect the Mississippi River and its dangers in order to become a skilled pilot. Ultimately, Twain gains a greater appreciation for the challenges and rewards of the profession.
In the beginning of "Cub-Pilot on the Mississippi," the tone is reflective and nostalgic as the narrator looks back on his experiences as a young pilot on the river. There is a sense of awe and admiration for the beauty and complexity of the river life, as well as a hint of youthful enthusiasm and eagerness to learn.