The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Chapter 19 Quiz

How does Tom become a hero among the town's children?

Question Answer Choices He and Joe smoke pipes in front of the other children. He wins a big race. He saves a child from drowning. He finds a hidden treasure.

Why does Aunt Polly forgive Tom in Chapter 19?

Question Answer Choices Mary convinces Aunt Polly to forgive him. She finds a letter from Tom explaining his absence. Tom promises to never worry her again. She believes he was 'prophesying' when he accurately described the evening's conversation.

Why does Tom decide he no longer needs Becky Thatcher?

Question Answer Choices He thinks Becky is too mean to him. He wants to focus on his schoolwork. He believes Becky is no longer interested in him. He feels famous and turns his attentions on Amy Lawrence to make Becky jealous.

What does Tom claim to have done while he was away to avoid admitting he came home?

Question Answer Choices He claims that he dreamed of the family. He claims that he wrote a letter. He claims that he sent a message with a friend. He claims that he was too busy exploring.

What does Becky do after forming a new plan at recess?

Question Answer Choices She organizes a game with her friends. She writes a note to Tom. She looks at a picture book with Alfred Temple. She goes home early.

What does Alfred Temple do to Tom's spelling book?

Question Answer Choices He tears out all the pages. He hides it in the schoolhouse. He pours a whole bottle of ink onto the pages. He writes mean comments in it.

Why does Becky Thatcher grow angry with Tom?

Question Answer Choices Tom forgets to invite her to a picnic. She sees Tom and Amy together. Tom ignores her at school. Tom teases her in front of the other children.