In Life on the Mississippi, why does Twain call the apprentice "an underserving reptile"? What comment is Twain making about the boys by using this phrase?

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from the political point of view it could be said that the candidate   is an effective speaker because she takes a strong position on the issue. it is an open discussion but probably she is making a presentation and can choose which subjects she wants to address. she is very likely to attain her aim which is to convince voters to accept her proposal.

a. energy is conserved on earth, but matter is not.