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Who wrote 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'?
Who wrote 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'?
- Mark Twain (correct)
- Charles Dickens
- Ernest Hemingway
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
What does Tom have to do in Chapter 1?
What does Tom have to do in Chapter 1?
Paint the fence
Who does Tom fall in love with in Chapter 2?
Who does Tom fall in love with in Chapter 2?
Becky Thatcher
In Chapter 3, Huck and Tom go to the graveyard with a _____ cat.
In Chapter 3, Huck and Tom go to the graveyard with a _____ cat.
Muff Potter is found innocent of the doctor's murder.
Muff Potter is found innocent of the doctor's murder.
What do Tom and his friends steal in Chapter 5?
What do Tom and his friends steal in Chapter 5?
What do Tom and his friends hear that indicates someone has drowned?
What do Tom and his friends hear that indicates someone has drowned?
What does Tom do to protect Becky at school?
What does Tom do to protect Becky at school?
In Chapter 8, who do Tom and Huck overhear discussing hiding money?
In Chapter 8, who do Tom and Huck overhear discussing hiding money?
What is the fate of Injun Joe by the end of Chapter 10?
What is the fate of Injun Joe by the end of Chapter 10?
What does Huck overhear Injun Joe plotting to do?
What does Huck overhear Injun Joe plotting to do?
What do Tom and Huck find at the end of their adventure?
What do Tom and Huck find at the end of their adventure?
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Study Notes
Overview of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"
- Written by Mark Twain, the novel explores the adventures of a young boy named Tom Sawyer.
Chapter 1 - Tricky Tom
- Tom lives with Aunt Polly and struggles with authority, often avoiding chores.
- To avoid painting a fence, he deceives friends into thinking it’s a fun activity, trading trinkets for the chance to help.
Chapter 2 - Lessons in Love
- Tom falls for Becky Thatcher, a newcomer, and proposes engagement.
- Their relationship deteriorates when she discovers Tom's past engagement to Amy Lawrence, leading to heartbreak.
Chapter 3 - Midnight in the Graveyard
- Tom and Huck Finn visit a graveyard with a dead cat, hoping to cure warts.
- They witness Injun Joe and Muff Potter digging a grave, leading to a confrontation where Injun Joe murders Dr. Robinson.
Chapter 4 - Muff Potter Accused
- Muff Potter is wrongfully accused of the doctor’s murder.
- Tom and Huck vow to keep quiet about the true events they witnessed.
Chapter 5 - The Young Pirates
- Heartbroken over Becky, Tom decides to flee and live a life of a pirate.
- Joined by Huck and Joe, they steal supplies and begin their escapades on the river.
Chapter 6 - The Funeral
- The boys grow homesick while on Jackson Island, leading to a plan to sneak back for their own funeral.
- They are celebrated upon their return, much to the relief of their families.
Chapter 7 - Tom Sawyer: Hero of the Court and Classroom
- Tom gains popularity and affection from Aunt Polly for taking the blame for Becky’s misdeed.
- He testifies at Muff Potter's trial, revealing Injun Joe as the true culprit before he escapes.
Chapter 8 - The Haunted House
- Tom and Huck search for treasure in an old haunted house and overhear Injun Joe plotting.
- Injun Joe’s presence raises tension as they narrowly avoid being discovered.
Chapter 9 - Lost in the Cave
- The adventure continues in McDougal's Cave where Tom and Becky become lost during a picnic.
- Their ordeal intensifies when they encounter Injun Joe; they are eventually rescued by townsfolk.
Chapter 10 - The Fate of Injun Joe and the Treasure
- Injun Joe is found dead in the cave after being trapped.
- Tom and Huck discover his hidden treasure, leading to newfound wealth.
- Huck is offered a home with Widow Douglas but struggles to fit in, ultimately returning to a life of adventure.
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