Comprehension: Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Where does Tom Sawyer live?

• New York City

• St. Louis

• St. Petersburg

• Chicago

Who does Tom live with?

• His parents

• His grandparents

• Hia Aunt Polly and half-brother Sid

• His uncle and cousin

What is Tom always looking for?

• New friends

• New adventures

• New toys

• New books

Who is Tom’s friend that goes with him to explore the island?

• Sid

• Joe Harper

• Becky Thatcher

• Huck Finn

What do Tom and Huck bring to the island?

• A tent and sleeping bags

• A boat and fishing rods

• A raft and some food

• A map and compass

What does the town believe happened to Tom and Huck?

• They ran away

• They drowned in the river.

• They were kidnapped

• They were lost in the forest

What do Tom and Huck do before returning home?

• Attend their own funerals
• Explore a cave
• Attend a wedding
• Go fishing

Where do Tom and Huck hide during the funeral?

• in the church

• abandoned house
• the forest

• an old cave

How do the townspeople react when Tom and Huck reveal themselves?

• They are angry

• They are indifferent

• They are relieved and welcoming

• They are scared

What is the main theme of this passage?

• 1. The importance of family

• 1. The value of education

• 1. The excitement of adventure and the consequences of mischief

• 1. The benefits of hard work

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