Tom's Whitewashing Adventure

Tom Sawyer enjoys a bright Saturday morning, planning to swim with friends. However, Aunt Polly assigns him to whitewash the fence. Initially dismayed, Tom cleverly tricks his friends into doing the work by making it seem enjoyable. As a result, the fence is beautifully whitewashed, and Tom gains various rewards from his friends. Aunt Polly is delighted with the result, believing Tom did it all himself.

What were Tom and Sid planning to do on the bright Saturday?

• Go swimming

• Go fishing

• Visit the market

• Play football

Who interrupted Tom's plans for the day?

• Jim

• Aunt Polly

• His friend Ben

• His cousin Sid

What task did Aunt Polly assign to Tom?

• Mowing the lawn

• Washing the dishes

• Whitewashing the fence

• Cleaning the attic

How did Tom feel about the task of whitewashing the fence?

• Dismayed

• Eager

• Excited

• Indifferent

What was Tom's initial reaction to the size of the fence?

• He was overwhelmed

• He was indifferent

• He was excited

• He was eager

What was the height of the fence Tom had to whitewash?

• Twelve feet

• Fifteen feet

• Six feet

• Nine feet

What was the length of the fence Tom had to whitewash?

• 35 yards

• 30 yards

• 25 yards

• 20 yards

What did Tom initially think about the time it would take to finish the task?

• It would take an hour

• It would take a week

• It would take the whole day

• It would take a few minutes

What did Tom offer Jim in exchange for swapping tasks?

• A piece of candy

• A toy car

• A marble

• A comic book

Who was the first friend Tom tricked into whitewashing the fence?

• Sid

• Aunt Polly

• Jim

• Ben