Tom Sawyer Character Analysis

In this chapter, Aunt Polly searches for Tom Sawyer, who is hiding to avoid punishment. After a playful escape, Aunt Polly reflects on her struggles with disciplining Tom. Later, Tom enjoys his evening, evading Aunt Polly's attempts to catch him in a lie. He then encounters a new boy in town, leading to a confrontation and a fight. The chapter highlights Tom's mischievous nature and Aunt Polly's challenges in raising him.

What does Aunt Polly use to try and find Tom?

• A flashlight

• Her spectacles

• A magnifying glass

• A mirror

Why does Aunt Polly hesitate to punish Tom?

• She thinks he is too young

• He is her deceased sister's son

• She is afraid of him

• She doesn't know how to discipline

What does Aunt Polly suspect Tom of doing during school?

• Sleeping

• Stealing

• Playing hookey

• Fighting

How does Tom manage to avoid Aunt Polly's suspicion about swimming?

• He changes his clothes

• He lies about the weather

• He says he was at a friend's house

• He shows his dry shirt collar

What is Tom's reaction to the new boy's appearance?

• He admires him

• He feels jealous

• He ignores him

• He befriends him

What does Tom do after the fight with the new boy?

• He apologizes

• He runs away

• He tells Aunt Polly

• He chases the boy home