despite the risk, why does Huck decide to help Jim? 1. Jim agrees to protect Huck from his abusive father; 2. Huck needs Jim to help him hunt food, if they're going to live in the wild; 3. huck doesn't really care if he breaks rules or laws; or 4. Huck doesn't think anyone will be looking for Jim anyway.

Based on the given options, the most appropriate answer would be option 1: Jim agrees to protect Huck from his abusive father.