Tom Whitewashes the Fence

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Questions and Answers

What day of the week did the story take place?

  • Sunday
  • Saturday (correct)
  • Friday
  • Monday

Who called Tom?

  • Uncle Tom
  • Aunt Polly (correct)
  • Sid
  • His friends

What did Aunt Polly want Tom to do?

  • Go swimming
  • Play with friends
  • Clean the house
  • Whitewash the fence (correct)

What was Tom planning to do before Aunt Polly asked him to whitewash the fence?

<p>Go swimming (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Sid to Tom?

<p>Cousin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which author wrote 'Pride and Prejudice'?

<p>Jane Austen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 'A Tale of Two Cities'?

<p>Charles Dickens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these books was written by Jules Verne?

<p>Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'?

<p>Harriet Beecher Stowe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which author wrote 'Silas Marner'?

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Flashcards

A Tale of Two Cities

A novel by Charles Dickens set during the French Revolution.

Uncle Tom's Cabin

An anti-slavery novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe.

Pride and Prejudice

A novel of manners by Jane Austen, exploring relationships and society.

Silas Marner

A novel by George Eliot about an embittered weaver.

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

A classic science fiction adventure by Jules Verne, underwater exploration.

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Whitewashing the fence

A task Aunt Polly assigned to Tom as a punishment.

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Aunt Polly

Polly is Tom's guardian and aunt.

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Study Notes

  • The lesson is titled "Tom Whitewashes the Fence."

Beginning of the Story

  • It was a warm, bright Saturday when the events occurred.
  • Tom and his cousin Sid were on holiday, planning to have fun.
  • Tom wanted to go swimming with his friends and was longing for the cool water.
  • Aunt Polly called for Tom, interrupting his thoughts.

Whitewashing the Fence

  • Aunt Polly instructed Tom to whitewash the fence that day.
  • Tom mentioned they were planning to go swimming, but was interrupted.
  • Aunt Polly insisted Tom would be finishing the whitewashing.
  • Tom's plans were ruined, as Aunt Polly was strict and expected obedience.

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