The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Chapter 2

What are the main characteristics of Tom Sawyer as portrayed in the whitewashing story?

• Unintelligent and lazy

• Clever and manipulative

• Shy and introverted

• Aggressive and confrontational

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Describe the relationship between Tom Sawyer and Aunt Polly in the whitewashing story.

• Aunt Polly is Tom Sawyer's stepmother and they have a strained relationship.

• Aunt Polly is Tom Sawyer's neighbor and they have no relationship.

• Aunt Polly is Tom Sawyer's teacher and they have a professional relationship.

• Aunt Polly is Tom Sawyer's aunt and they have a typical aunt-nephew relationship.

How does Tom Sawyer's behavior change throughout the whitewashing story?

• His behavior changes from being shy to being outgoing.

• His behavior changes from being reluctant to being clever and manipulative.

• His behavior changes from being honest to being deceitful.

• His behavior changes from being lazy to being hardworking.

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In the whitewashing story, how does the plot develop after Tom convinces the other boys to whitewash the fence for him?

• The other boys start to see the task as a privilege and compete to do the work for him.

• The other boys agree to help Tom, but only if he gives them something valuable in return.

• Tom gets in trouble with his aunt for trying to trick the other boys into doing his chores.

• The other boys refuse to help Tom and leave him to do the work alone.

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What is the significance of the whitewashing incident in the overall plot of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?

• It demonstrates Tom's cleverness and ability to manipulate others.

• It highlights the importance of adult supervision in Tom's life

• It has no significance to the overall plot

• It shows Tom's lack of intelligence and problem-solving skills

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Why do you think Tom Sawyer was able to convince the other boys to whitewash the fence for him?

• He blackmailed them into doing it

• He threatened them with violence

• Reverse psychology and making it seem like a fun activity

• He paid them to do it

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What do you think would have happened if Tom had not been able to trick the other boys into whitewashing the fence for him?

• He would have had to do the work himself.

• He would have found a way to avoid doing the work

• He would have gotten in trouble with his aunt

• He would have paid someone else to do it

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How does the whitewashing incident reflect Tom Sawyer's personality and his approach to challenges?

• Tom Sawyer's personality is reflected as timid, unadventurous, and pessimistic in his approach to challenges.

• Tom Sawyer's personality is reflected as clever, creative, and positive in his approach to challenges.

• Tom Sawyer's personality is reflected as lazy, uncreative, and negative in his approach to challenges.

• Tom Sawyer's personality is reflected as dishonest, selfish, and arrogant in his approach to challenges.

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Do you think Tom Sawyer's actions in the whitewashing story were justified? Why or why not?

• Yes, because it was just a harmless prank

• Yes, because it was a way for him to bond with his friends

• No

• Yes, because it showed his creativity and problem-solving skills

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What lessons can be learned from the whitewashing incident in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?

• The significance of teamwork and collaboration

• The importance of following rules and regulations

• Importance of creativity and persuasion

• The impact of technology on storytelling

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