The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Quiz

What lesson does Tom learn about work and play?

• a) Work is necessary for survival, while play is optional

• b) Work becomes enjoyable when it's challenging

• c) Play should be rewarded with compensation

• d) The line between work and play can be blurred based on perspective

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How does Tom feel about his day's work by the end of the story?

• a) He regrets wasting his time on the fence

• b) He is proud of his accomplishments and newfound treasures

• c) He wishes he had spent the day swimming instead

• d) He plans to avoid similar tasks in the future

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Why do wealthy gentlemen in England drive passenger-coaches as a summer pastime?

• a) They enjoy interacting with passengers

• b) They want to keep fit and active

• c) They can afford the expensive privilege

• d) They are obligated by tradition to do so

Why does Tom feel like he's "rolling in wealth" by the end of the day?

• a) He has earned a lot of money from whitewashing the fence

• b) He has accumulated numerous items through trades with other boys

• c) He has received gifts from Aunt Polly for his hard work

• d) He has found hidden treasures while painting the fence

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Why does Tom initially refuse to let Ben whitewash the fence?

• a) He doesn't trust Ben's painting skills

• b) Aunt Polly has forbidden anyone else to paint the fence

• c) He wants to keep all the fun to himself

• d) He fears something might happen to the fence

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What does Tom conclude about human behavior from his experience with the fence?

• a) People are inherently lazy and avoid work whenever possible

• b) People are more willing to work when they see others doing the same

• c) People are influenced by the difficulty of attaining something

• d) People prefer leisure activities over productive work

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What does Tom realize about human nature as he watches the other boys whitewash the fence?

• a) People are easily bored with mundane tasks

• b) People are willing to work for rewards, even if they don't need to

• c) People enjoy helping others without expecting anything in return

• d) People prefer leisure activities over productive work

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What persuades Tom to let Ben whitewash the fence?

• a) Ben offers him an apple core

• b) Ben offers him the entire apple

• c) Tom realizes he needs a break

• d) Tom feels sorry for Ben's pleading

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What motivates Tom to whitewash the fence?

• a) He wants to earn money

• b) He wants to impress Aunt Polly

• c) He wants to avoid being ridiculed by the other boys

• d) He enjoys painting fences

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How does Tom convince other boys to whitewash the fence for him?

• a) He bribes them with money

• b) He trades chores for items of value

• c) He threatens them with punishment

• d) He promises them a share of the profits

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