Tom Sawyer's Escape Plan

Questions and Answers

What did Tom and Huck use for light?

Lantern

Torch

Candle

Fox-fire (correct)

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?

A piece of wood

What did Tom and Huck use to dig?

Knives Signup and view all the answers

What did Tom and Huck use to climb down to the ground?

A lightning-rod Signup and view all the answers

What did they steal from the house?

A candlestick Signup and view all the answers

Why does Tom want to give Jim a rope ladder?

He thinks all prisoners need a rope ladder Signup and view all the answers

Why do they think it's not wrong to steal things from the clothesline?

It is not wrong if they are doing it for a prisoner Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Tom want to use shovels to dig?

Prisoners do not have shovels Signup and view all the answers

Finally, why did Tom and Huck use a shovel and a pick to dig?

It would take too long to dig with knives Signup and view all the answers

Why did Tom go up the stairs instead of up the lightning rod?

His hands were sore from using the case-knife Signup and view all the answers

How did Tom and Huck go into Jim's cabin?

They dug a hole Signup and view all the answers

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.

Description

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!