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What did Tom and Huck use for light?
What did Tom and Huck use for light?
What does Tom want to use to get Jim's chain off the bed leg?
What does Tom want to use to get Jim's chain off the bed leg?
A saw
According to Tom, what can Jim use to keep a journal?
According to Tom, what can Jim use to keep a journal?
A piece of wood
What did Tom and Huck use to dig?
What did Tom and Huck use to dig?
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What did Tom and Huck use to climb down to the ground?
What did Tom and Huck use to climb down to the ground?
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What did they steal from the house?
What did they steal from the house?
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Why does Tom want to give Jim a rope ladder?
Why does Tom want to give Jim a rope ladder?
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Why do they think it's not wrong to steal things from the clothesline?
Why do they think it's not wrong to steal things from the clothesline?
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Why didn't Tom want to use shovels to dig?
Why didn't Tom want to use shovels to dig?
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Finally, why did Tom and Huck use a shovel and a pick to dig?
Finally, why did Tom and Huck use a shovel and a pick to dig?
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Why did Tom go up the stairs instead of up the lightning rod?
Why did Tom go up the stairs instead of up the lightning rod?
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How did Tom and Huck go into Jim's cabin?
How did Tom and Huck go into Jim's cabin?
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Study Notes
Light Source
- Tom and Huck used fox-fire to illuminate their surroundings.
Tools for Escape
- Tom chose a saw to remove Jim's chains from the bed leg.
- Initially, they used knives for digging, later employing a shovel and pick due to the inefficiency of knives.
Journal Ideas
- Tom suggested Jim could keep a journal on a piece of wood.
Climbing Aids
- The duo opted for a lightning-rod to safely descend to the ground.
Theft Justification
- They stole a candlestick from a house as part of their preparations.
- Tom believed it was acceptable to steal from the clothesline if it was for a prisoner, asserting a moral rationale for their actions.
Prisoner Essentials
- Tom planned to provide Jim with a rope ladder, believing it was a necessary item for all prisoners.
Reasoning Against Shovels
- Tom rejected the use of shovels in their escape plan because, according to him, prisoners do not have access to shovels.
Method of Entry
- Tom and Huck accessed Jim's cabin through a hole they dug.
Physical Strain
- Tom opted to ascend the stairs rather than the lightning rod due to soreness in his hands from using the case-knife.
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Dive into the clever escape tactics of Tom and Huck in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'. This quiz will explore the various tools and justifications they used for their daring rescue plan. Test your knowledge on their resourcefulness and moral considerations in their quest for freedom!
