Key Characters and Events in Tom Sawyer

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Who is Miss Watson's big black man?

Jim

What does Huck want to do while Jim is standing near to him in the dark?

scratch

What does Huck say will happen when you are anywhere it won't do for you to scratch?

you will itch

What does Jim do when Huck and Tom are hiding near him?

fall asleep Signup and view all the answers

What do Tom and Huck go inside the widow's house to get?

candles Signup and view all the answers

What does Tom leave behind in the widow's house after taking candles?

5 cents Signup and view all the answers

What does Tom do to Jim while he sleeps?

hangs his hat on a tree limb Signup and view all the answers

Who does Jim say took his hat and put it on a limb?

witches Signup and view all the answers

What does Jim always keep around his neck with a string?

five-center piece Signup and view all the answers

Who does Jim say gave him a five-center piece?

devil Signup and view all the answers

What does Jim say he can do with the five-center piece?

cure anybody and fetch witches Signup and view all the answers

Why did Huck think Jim was a ruined servant?

He had seen the devil and been rode by witches Signup and view all the answers

Who do Huck and Tom find hid in the old tanyard?

Joe Harper and Ben Rogers Signup and view all the answers

What is a shallow, flat-bottomed open boat with a sharp bow and square stern?

skiff Signup and view all the answers

What is Tom Sawyer's Gang?

band of robbers Signup and view all the answers

What do the boys have to do to join Tom Sawyer's Gang?

swear an oath and sign name in blood Signup and view all the answers

What is in the oath the boys have to swear?

stick to the band, never tell secrets Signup and view all the answers

What order must a member of the gang follow if another member is hurt by someone?

kill the family of the person who hurt the member Signup and view all the answers

What is the sign of the band?

cross Signup and view all the answers

What would happen to someone that used the mark of the band?

sued Signup and view all the answers

What would happen to someone who used the mark of the band after they were sued?

killed Signup and view all the answers

What would happen to someone who told the secrets of the band?

throat cut, carcass burnt up, ashes scattered all around, name blotted off the list with blood and never mentioned again by the gang, curse put on name Signup and view all the answers

Where did Tom get some of the oath from?

pirate-books and robber-books Signup and view all the answers

What did the boys decide to add to the oath?

kill the families of those who told the gang's secrets Signup and view all the answers

Who do the boys agree they can kill if Huck tells a secret of the gang?

Miss Watson Signup and view all the answers

What is the line of business of the gang?

robbery and murder Signup and view all the answers

Tom says the fans are highwaymen. What are highwaymen?

They stop stages and carriages on the road, with masks on, and kill the people and take their watches and money Signup and view all the answers

What does Tom want to do with people the gang captures but doesn't know what it means?

ransom Signup and view all the answers

What does Tom think ransom means?

keeping people until they are dead Signup and view all the answers

Which boy asks Tom lots of questions about his plans for the gang?

Ben Rogers Signup and view all the answers

Who will the gang capture and be polite as pie to until they fall in love?

women Signup and view all the answers

Which boy fell asleep and was scared when he woke up?

Tommy Barnes Signup and view all the answers

What does Tom give Tommy Barnes so he won't tell the secrets?

five cents Signup and view all the answers

What day of the week do the boys decide not to rob and kill?

Sunday Signup and view all the answers

Who is elected first captain of the gang?

Tom Sawyer Signup and view all the answers

Who is elected second captain of the gang?

Joe Harper Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Characters and Definitions

Jim: Miss Watson's big black servant who plays a significant role in Huck's life.
Huck: Expresses a desire to scratch while in the dark with Jim, indicating discomfort and a playful nature.
Tom: A leader among the boys, known for his adventurous spirit and leadership in forming groups like the gang.

Events and Actions

Candles: Tom and Huck sneak into the widow's house to steal candles, indicating their mischievousness and adventurous nature.
Hat Trick: Tom hangs Jim's hat on a tree limb while he sleeps, showcasing the boys' playful antics.
Gang Formation: Tom Sawyer's Gang includes rituals like swearing oaths, signing in blood, and a list of rules for members.

Gang Oath and Conduct

Vows of Loyalty: Boys must pledge to stick to the gang and keep secrets, which emphasizes loyalty and camaraderie.
Retribution: If a gang member is harmed, the gang must kill the offender's family, which reflects the severe nature of their oaths.
Secrecy Punishments: Revealing gang secrets leads to severe consequences, including threats of death and curses.

Objectives and Activities

Robbery Adventures: The boys fantasize about being highwaymen, robbing travelers, which illustrates their adventurous aspirations.
Ransom Misunderstanding: Tom’s naive interpretation of ransom reflects the boys' innocence and misunderstanding of serious concepts.

Notable Decisions

Exclusions: The boys decide not to engage in criminal activities on Sundays, demonstrating some moral considerations despite their rebellious nature.

Leadership Within the Gang

Captains Elected: Tom Sawyer serves as the first captain of the gang, while Joe Harper is elected as the second, establishing a hierarchy within their group.

Interaction with Others

Tommy Barnes: Disrupted by fear after falling asleep, he highlights the vulnerability and tensions within the group's adventures.
Women in the Gang's Plans: The gang intends to capture women and charm them, exposing a mix of innocence and mischief in their actions.

Noteworthy Objects

Five-Center Piece: Jim carries a five-center piece that he believes can cure ailments and fetch witches, intertwining superstition with his character.

This overview encapsulates character relationships, events, and thematic elements from the chapter, emphasizing the adventurous and mischievous aspects of Huck and Tom's lives.

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Test your knowledge on the key characters and events from 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'. This quiz covers essential definitions, mischievous actions, and the formation of Tom's gang, highlighting the themes of friendship and adventure. Dive into Huck, Tom, and Jim's world through fun scenarios and character interactions.