The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Character & Plot Quiz

Why does the brass knob increase Tom's troubles in Chapter 10 of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?

Question Answer Choices It gets him into trouble with his aunt. It reminds him of his troubles with Amy Lawrence. It is stolen by one of his classmates. It shows Becky doesn't love him.

Approximately how old is Tom Sawyer at the beginning of the novel?

Question Answer Choices Around eight or nine years old Around eleven or twelve years old Around fifteen or sixteen years old Around thirteen or fourteen years old

What is one of the main changes in Tom Sawyer's character throughout the novel?

Question Answer Choices He becomes more mischievous and rebellious. He begins to understand the concepts of responsibility and accountability. He loses interest in Becky Thatcher. He starts to dislike adventures and prefers staying at home.

What does Tom Sawyer do to save Becky from punishment?

Question Answer Choices He takes the blame for spilling ink. He distracts the schoolmaster. He hides the evidence. He helps Becky clean up the mess.

What is one of Tom Sawyer's most famous tricks?

Question Answer Choices Pretending to be sick to avoid chores. Convincing his friends to whitewash the fence. Stealing a pie from Aunt Polly. Skipping school to go fishing.

How does Becky react to Tom taking the blame for her?

Question Answer Choices She ignores him. She gets angry at him. She calls him noble. She tells the truth to the schoolmaster.

Who is Tom Sawyer's romantic interest?

Question Answer Choices Amy Lawrence Aunt Polly Becky Thatcher Mary Sawyer

How did Tom Sawyer get his friends to whitewash the fence for him?

Question Answer Choices He paid them with money he had saved. He convinced them it was a fun and enviable activity. He promised to help them with their chores later. He threatened to tell Aunt Polly on them.

What is one of Tom Sawyer's main characteristics?

Question Answer Choices Laziness Mischievousness Cowardice Studiousness

Who are Tom Sawyer's best friends?

Question Answer Choices Sid Sawyer and Becky Thatcher Willie Mufferson and Alfred Temple Jim and Ben Rogers Joe Harper and Huckleberry Finn