The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Quizzes

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Quiz 1

1 What superstitious item do Tom and Huck carry to the graveyard?
a Bible

a dead cat

marbles

a cross
2 What phrase does Twain associate with Huck?
"the juvenile pariah"

"a bad, vicious, vulgar child"

"a generous, good-hearted soul"

"a prodigious personage"
3 What gift does Tom bestow upon Becky?
a piece of chewing gum

a piece of cake

a brass knob

an entire bag of marbles
4 In the novel, what is the first thing Tom is punished for?
stealing a ham

skipping school

stealing sugar

eating jam
5 According to Twain, which of the following is considerably rare?
a well-bred choir

a succinct prayer

a headstrong young lady

a well-behaved child
6 When Injun Joe frames Muff Potter for murder, Tom and Huck expect:
Aunt Polly to begin crying.

Muff Potter to accuse Injun Joe of the murder.

A lightening bolt to come from the sky.

Ghosts to rise from the graves.
7 Before Becky Thatcher, whom was Tom engaged to?
Mary Thompkins

Amy Lawrence

Susy Harper

none of the above
8 To whom does the knife found at the murder scene belong?
Dr. Robinson

Injun Joe

Muff Potter

The deaf-and-dumb Spaniard
9 Why do Tom and Huck sneak to the graveyard at midnight?
To spy on the ghosts and spirits

To seek out witches

To find their lost marbles

To cure warts
10 Complete the following quote: "_____ consist of whatever a body is obliged to do, and that _____ consist of whatever a body is not obliged to do."
Study, Play

Love, Hate

Play, Work

Work, Play
11 Who does Tom kiss out of pity and love?
Amy Lawrence

Becky Thatcher

Aunt Polly

none of the above
12 What is Tom's pirate name on Jackson Island?
The Black Avenger of the Spanish Main

Tom the Red-Handed

Robinhood, the Noble Robber

The Terror of the Seas
13 What archetype does Twain use to symbolize a turning point in Tom's adventures?
the wind

the river

a candle

a storm
14 How does the reader know that Tom is actually a clever child?
Tom's insight on human nature exceeds the understanding of other children.

Tom's achievements in school are levels higher than the rest of his peers.

Never able to sit still, Tom craves adventure and the frontier life.

Tom expresses deep sympathy for Aunt Polly.
15 Which of the following is best personified by Huck's character in the novel?
frontier life

the mystery of the river

idyllic boyhood

nature's wonders
16 What is the significance of the stray dog howling at Muff Potter?
It is symbolic of Muff Potter's animal-like instinct.

It foreshadows the trouble that Muff will encounter.

It is symbolic of Huck's animal-like instinct.

It represents Injun Joe's curse on Muff potter.
17 What does Twain compare the Sunday-school superintendent to?
a riverboat ferry winding down the Mississippi

a solo singer on a platform

a springboard

a circus clown
18 Why does Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson?
Injun Joe is seeking revenge for events in the past.

The doctor refuses to pay Injun Joe the full amount for grave robbing.

Injun Joe wishes to frame Muff Potter as revenge.

Dr. Robinson's father had once ordered Injun Joe to be horsewhipped.]
19 What is ironic about the Sunday School scene where Judge Thatcher is a guest?
Tom does not know the answer to Mrs. Thatcher's question.

The minister gives a long-winded prayer.

The adults behave just as immature as the their pupils.

The Judge knows the truth about Dr. Robinson's murder.
20 It is ironic that Tom and Huck mistake the figures in the graveyard for "devils" because:
the men mistake Tom and Huck for devils as well.

both children are aware that devils do not exist in reality.

the image of the devil is something that appears again in the novel.

the grown men become more frightening than if they were devils.
21 When Tom and his "pirate gang" cross the river to Jackson Island, what does the image of the river symbolize?
Tom's own conscience

a rite of passage

their attempt to escape their fears

their final step to maturity
22 Why does Twain fill his descriptions of Jackson Island with images of the wildlife?
He portrays the animalistic nature of the boys when they are separated from society.

He attempts to contrast the scenic atmosphere of the island with the dark atmosphere of MacDougal's Cave.

He wishes to show his own appreciation for nature's wonders.

The wildlife reinforces the animic beliefs of the children.
23 In the novel, what is the significance of the Bible text: "I am the Resurrection and the Life?"
The text is juxtaposed against the ghastly image of Dr. Robinson's murder - in other words, the taking of a life rather than its restoration.

It is ironic that the minister would use a prayer about resurrection in a time of loss and mourning.

Aunt Polly's religious belief is so unyielding that she believes her prayer will resurrect Tom from what she believes to be his watery death.

The text foreshadows the boys' appearance at their won funeral after being presumed dead.
24 "The boys forgot all their fears, all their miseries in an instant." What makes Huck and Tom so excited, even when hiding from Injun Joe?
whiskey

money

ghosts

starvation
25 Of the following, which statement best describes Sid's character?
As Tom's bosom buddy, Sid is eager to accompany Tom in any adventure.

The son of the town drunkard, Sid is loathed by every mother and Sunday school teacher in St. Petersburg.

Always yearning for Aunt Polly's attention, the only way Sid can gain her love is by misbehaving.

Constantly reproaching Tom, Sid represents the antithesis of Tom's carefree and wild character.

In chapter 2 What does Tom learn about the difference between work and play at the end of the excerpt

Tom learns that work and play depends on how you look at things. Tom was able to convince the other boys that painting his fence was fun and play.

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The author introduces us to the main characters Tom, Aunt Polly and Sid in chapter 1. What is your first impression of these characters? Explain briefly.

In the first chapter, Aunt Polly is introduced as a religious, pious, and stubborn mannered lady; Tom's first impression leaves the reader thinking he is mischievous, lazy, and irresponsible. But as the story unfolds, Twain develops both Aunt...

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Provide one word to replace lit (line 5) in the passage.

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