The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

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

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

• People are inherently lazy and avoid work whenever possible

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

• People are influenced by the difficulty of attaining something

• People prefer leisure activities over productive work

Where was Tom Sawyer last night?

• He is in his room.

• He was by the river.

• Here he is.

• No, he wasn't

What did Tom do at the end of chapter 3?

• He broke the window of the house.

• He broke the fence of house.

• He threw some water through the window of the house.

• He knocked on the door of the house.

Who did not enjoy the minister's sermons?

• Aunt Polly

• Jeff Thatcher

• Amy Lawrence

• Tom

Answer explanation

"The minister enjoyed his sermons. But many people did not enjoy them. Tom did not enjoy the sermons!"

In church, where was Tom sitting?

• He was sitting next to Aunt Polly.

• He was sitting alone.

• He was sitting next to his friends.

Answer explanation

"Today, Tom was sitting next to Aunt Polly. They were listening to the sermon."

How did Tom walk home?

• He walked fast.

• He walked quietly.

• He didn't walk. He ran home.

• He walked happily.

Who did Tom see in Jeff Thatcher's garden?

• He saw Jeff's father.

• He saw a beautiful blond girl with blue eyes.

• He didn't see anyone.

• He saw a beautiful girl called Amy Lawrence.

When Tom saw the beautiful girl, what did he do?

• He smiled at her.

• He went behind a tree to hide.

• He tried to impress her with some tricks.

• He went to talk to her.

Tom returned to Jeff Thatcher's house that night. Why?

• Because he wanted to talk to Jeff.

• Because he wanted to see the beautiful girl again.

• Because he lost his beetle there.

• Because he wanted to find his cat.