The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Questions on Chapter 8
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Key superstitions in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and their importance
In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, key superstitions include the belief that a dead cat can cure warts, that certain incantations can find lost marbles, and that a howling dog portends death. These...
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
How does Tom get caught skipping school and going to the swimming hole in chapters 1-8?
Tom gets caught skipping school and swimming because, after sewing his shirt collar back on with black thread, Aunt Polly notices the difference in thread color. Initially, Tom tries to deceive Aunt...
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Why did Tom Sawyer and Joey Harper decide to become pirates?
Tom Sawyer and Joe Harper decided to become pirates due to Tom's romanticized vision of piracy as a thrilling and glamorous adventure. Tom imagines piracy as a life filled with excitement, freedom,...
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
What did Tom give to Becky in "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"?
In "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," Tom tries to give Becky the "brass knob from the top of an andiron," which is his most valuable possession, as a token of his affection. However, Becky refuses to...