Tom Sawyer Chapter 1
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How does Tom feel when he realizes he has to paint the fence?

All his morning happiness was gone and he felt it was a waste of holiday.

Why does Aunt Polly ask Tom to paint the fence?

The old paint on the wooden fence is beginning to peel off.

What tactic does Tom use to make painting the fence seem enjoyable?

He sings and smiles while painting.

What does Ben initially intend to do when he sees Tom painting?

<p>Ben initially intends to make fun of Tom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Tom make painting the fence seem exclusive?

<p>He tells Ben that not everybody can do it and that Aunt Polly is very particular about the fence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What offer does Ben make to Tom in exchange for allowing him to paint the fence?

<p>Ben offers to give Tom half his apple.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Tom's plan demonstrate his cleverness?

<p>Tom's plan demonstrates his cleverness by turning a tedious task into something everyone wants to do.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reason does Tom give for initially refusing to let Ben paint the fence?

<p>Tom says that Aunt Polly will know and she'll kill him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Aunt Polly's Task

  • Aunt Polly asks Tom to paint the wooden fence because the old paint is peeling off
  • She gives him a bucket of paint and a brush and wants him to start immediately
  • Tom is unhappy about having to work on a holiday

Tom's Reaction

  • Tom looks at the long fence and the amount of paint and feels sad
  • He starts painting, but then sees Ben coming and gets a clever idea
  • He begins to sing and smile while painting to make Ben interested

Ben's Interest

  • Ben approaches Tom with a red apple and teases him about having to work on a holiday
  • Tom tricks Ben by making him think that painting the fence is enjoyable and easy
  • Ben becomes interested and asks Tom to let him try painting a little

Tom's Plan

  • Tom pretends that only special people can paint the fence correctly
  • He refuses to let Ben help, saying that Aunt Polly will be upset if she finds out
  • Ben offers to give Tom half of his apple in exchange for letting him try painting

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Tom is assigned to paint a fence by Aunt Polly and is unhappy about the task. This quiz is based on the first chapter of Mark Twain's classic novel.

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