The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Chapter 20 Quiz

What does Aunt Polly say she would almost be happy about if she could believe Tom?

Question Answer Choices That Tom would ever think of her feelings. That Tom would be more responsible. That Tom would apologize sincerely. That Tom would stop lying.

Why does Tom say he came home the night he overheard Aunt Polly?

Question Answer Choices To get some food. To retrieve a forgotten item. To apologize to Aunt Polly. To leave Aunt Polly a note explaining that he and the other boys hadn't got drowned.

Why does Aunt Polly initially refuse to believe Tom's explanation about leaving a note?

Question Answer Choices Because Tom has told too many lies before. Because Tom had been rude to her earlier. Because Tom didn't have the note with him. Because Tom was laughing when he said it.

Why does Tom feel bad about his story regarding the prophetic dream?

Question Answer Choices He realizes it was mean. He forgot the details. He had a real prophetic dream. He got caught lying.

Why does Tom say he didn't give Aunt Polly the note earlier?

Question Answer Choices He was afraid she wouldn't believe him. He lost the note before he could give it to her. He got all full of the idea of overhearing his own funeral. He forgot to give it to her.

What does Aunt Polly say Tom made her look like by lying about the prophetic dream?

Question Answer Choices A bad parent. A mean person. A fool. A liar.

Who mentioned to Mrs. Harper that Tom sneaked home to listen to their conversation?

Question Answer Choices Sid. Huck. Joe. Becky.

What does Aunt Polly accuse Tom of thinking about all the time?

Question Answer Choices His friends. His schoolwork. Himself. His adventures.

What does Tom show Aunt Polly to prove he meant to leave her a message?

Question Answer Choices A note written on a piece of bark. A letter he wrote on paper. A flower he picked for her. A drawing he made for her.

Why is Aunt Polly upset with Tom in Chapter 20 of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?

Question Answer Choices Because Tom lied about a prophetic dream. Because Tom broke her favorite vase. Because Tom stole money from her. Because Tom skipped school again.