The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

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What did Aunt Polly do when Tom finished whitewashing the fence?

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Aunt Polly gave Tom an apple as a treat.

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What did Tom do at the end to Sid and why?

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Tom threw a clod at Sid for snitching.

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What does 'odious' mean?

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Odious means hateful.

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What does 'novice' mean?

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Novice means a beginner.

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What does 'clod' mean?

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Clod means a lump of earth or clay.

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Who is Tom Sawyer?

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Tom Sawyer is the main character in Mark Twain's novel, known for his adventurous spirit.

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What is the setting of 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'?

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The story is set in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri, along the Mississippi River.

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What is a major theme in 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'?

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A major theme is the conflict between childhood innocence and the expectations of adulthood.

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What does Tom do to avoid doing chores?

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Tom pretends that whitewashing the fence is a fun activity to trick other boys into doing it for him.

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What is the significance of the fence in the story?

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The fence symbolizes the transition from childhood to responsibility.