Questions and Answers
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?
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What do Tom and Huck go inside the widow's house to get?
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What does Tom leave behind in the widow's house after taking candles?
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What does Tom do to Jim while he sleeps?
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Who does Jim say took his hat and put it on a limb?
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What does Jim always keep around his neck with a string?
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Who does Jim say gave him a five-center piece?
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What does Jim say he can do with the five-center piece?
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Why did Huck think Jim was a ruined servant?
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Who do Huck and Tom find hid in the old tanyard?
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What is a shallow, flat-bottomed open boat with a sharp bow and square stern?
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What is Tom Sawyer's Gang?
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What do the boys have to do to join Tom Sawyer's Gang?
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What is in the oath the boys have to swear?
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What order must a member of the gang follow if another member is hurt by someone?
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What is the sign of the band?
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What would happen to someone that used the mark of the band?
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What would happen to someone who used the mark of the band after they were sued?
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What would happen to someone who told the secrets of the band?
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Where did Tom get some of the oath from?
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What did the boys decide to add to the oath?
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Who do the boys agree they can kill if Huck tells a secret of the gang?
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What is the line of business of the gang?
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Tom says the fans are highwaymen. What are highwaymen?
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What does Tom want to do with people the gang captures but doesn't know what it means?
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What does Tom think ransom means?
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Which boy asks Tom lots of questions about his plans for the gang?
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Who will the gang capture and be polite as pie to until they fall in love?
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Which boy fell asleep and was scared when he woke up?
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What does Tom give Tommy Barnes so he won't tell the secrets?
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What day of the week do the boys decide not to rob and kill?
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Who is elected first captain of the gang?
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Who is elected second captain of the gang?
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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.