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Tom Sawyer Chapter 1 Flashcards

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What mischief is Tom up to as the novel opens?

Tom is at his Aunt Polly's house hiding in the closet eating jam.

How does Tom escape being hit by the switch?

Tom escapes by telling Aunt Polly to look the other way, quickly something is behind her.

Why does Aunt Polly feel that she should punish Tom for his mischief?

Aunt Polly feels she should punish Tom because the Bible told her to.

What does Tom do next to earn his next punishment?

Tom earns his next punishment by playing hooky from school and going swimming. Signup and view all the answers

How is Tom caught in a lie?

Sid notices that the threads Aunt Polly used originally to sew Tom's collar were a different color than before. Signup and view all the answers

How does Tom feel about not being a not-so-good boy?

Tom does not like being a not-so-good boy because the whole town loathed the good boy. Signup and view all the answers

How does Tom greet the new boy who has moved to St. Petersburg? What happens?

Tom greets the new boy with an attitude and then Tom licks the new boy. Signup and view all the answers

What is Aunt Polly like?

Aunt Polly is very caring towards Tom but also very gullible and not the brightest cookie in the bunch. Signup and view all the answers

What is Sid?

Sid is Tom's half brother/cousin, a quiet kid considered to be a good boy who likes to rat Tom out. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mary?

Mary is Tom's cousin who treats him like a real brother and wants to see Tom do good. Signup and view all the answers

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Tom Sawyer Chapter 1 Study Notes

Tom is introduced as a mischievous boy hiding in his Aunt Polly's closet while indulging in jam.
To avoid punishment, Tom distracts Aunt Polly by asking her to look away, enabling his escape.
Aunt Polly feels compelled to discipline Tom, believing her actions are supported by biblical teachings.
Tom’s next act of rebellion includes skipping school to go swimming, leading to his forthcoming punishment.
Tom is caught lying when Sid points out the mismatched threads on his collar, revealing Tom's deception.
Despite his inappropriate behavior, Tom resents being labeled as a "not-so-good boy," as the town only respects those who appear virtuous.
Tom's encounter with a new boy in St. Petersburg is marked by a confrontational greeting, escalating to Tom licking the boy, showing his aggressive tendencies.
Aunt Polly is characterized as caring yet naive, indicating her struggle to navigate Tom's antics.
Sid, Tom's quiet half-brother/cousin, is portrayed as the "good boy" who often informs on Tom’s mischievous deeds.
Mary, Tom’s cousin, treats him with kindness, resembling a supportive sibling and hoping for his better behavior.

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Test your knowledge of the first chapter of 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' with these flashcards. Discover Tom's mischievous adventures at Aunt Polly's house and his clever escapes. Perfect for students looking to review key concepts from the chapter.