The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Which of the following best describes Tom?

• responsible

• daring

• generous

Which line shows that Tom is daring and adventurous?

• "Afeard! Taint likely."

• "Someone's got to be glad to see Huck."

• "Let's swear to keep mum."

Why doesn't Tom tell Aunt Polly he hasn't drowned?

• Tom realizes that Aunt Polly doesn't believe that Tom's really dead.

• Tom thinks that Aunt Polly doesn't care about him.

• Tom doesn't want to ruin the chance to attend his own funeral.

"Tom, you've gone as white as a sheet!" is an example of a ...

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

Tom changes his mind about testifying against Joe because

• Tom believes Muff will reward him.

• Tom cares about Muff and feels guilty hiding the truth.

• Huck puts pressure on Tom.

Aunt Polly's line "And don't you try any of your tricks, neither" indicates that Tom is ...

• responsible

• generous

• mischievous

"Oh, child, you never think - of anything besides your own selfishness." How is Tom selfish?

• Tom allows Aunt Polly to think he's dead.

• Tom cons his friends into whitewashing the fence.

• Both answers are correct.

How does Tom trick his friends into helping him whitewash the fence?

• He offers them marbles.

• He promises to go swimming with them when the job is done.

• He convinces them that the job is fun.

Why do Tom and Huck first go to the graveyard?

• to dig up a body

• to charm away warts

• to kill a cat

What does Injun Joe do after Tom testifies against him?

• Injun Joe denies his guilt.

• Injun Joe terrorizes the boys.

• Injun Joe flees out the window.