The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer- Chapter 12

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The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer- Chapter 12 - Quiz

This is a quiz on the final parts of the read, which are some of the most interesting segments of the book, The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer. It will jot your memory on how much you remember.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    This chapter is mostly about how

    • A.

      Muff liked prison

    • B.

      Tom missed Becky

    • C.

      Aunt Polly cured Tom

    • D.

      Becky teased Tom

    Correct Answer
    B. Tom missed Becky
    Explanation
    This chapter is mostly about Tom's feelings towards Becky. It focuses on how Tom is longing for Becky and missing her presence in his life. The chapter might explore Tom's emotions, thoughts, and actions as he deals with the absence of Becky. It could also delve into the reasons why Tom is missing Becky and the impact it has on his overall demeanor and behavior.

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  • 2. 

    Becky stopped coming to school because she

    • A.

      Moved

    • B.

      Played hookey

    • C.

      Visited her aunt

    • D.

      Became ill

    Correct Answer
    D. Became ill
    Explanation
    Becky stopped coming to school because she became ill. This means that she was unable to attend school due to her illness.

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  • 3. 

    Tom suddenly felt better because

    • A.

      Becky came back to school

    • B.

      He hated his Aunt's medicine

    • C.

      He ate better

    • D.

      He took the water treatment

    Correct Answer
    A. Becky came back to school
    Explanation
    Tom suddenly felt better because Becky came back to school. This suggests that Tom's emotional well-being improved upon Becky's return. It is possible that Becky's presence and friendship brought him comfort and happiness, leading to an improvement in his overall mood and well-being.

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  • 4. 

    Who did Tom give the pain-killer to?

    • A.

      Sid

    • B.

      Aunt Polly

    • C.

      The cat

    • D.

      Becky

    Correct Answer
    C. The cat
    Explanation
    Tom gave the pain-killer to the cat.

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  • 5. 

    Why did Tom's heart break again?

    • A.

      Becky was mean to him

    • B.

      Becky died

    • C.

      Becky found a new boyfriend

    • D.

      Becky moved away

    Correct Answer
    A. Becky was mean to him
    Explanation
    Tom's heart broke again because Becky was mean to him. This implies that Tom had experienced a heartbreak from Becky before, and now she has hurt him again by being mean. This suggests that their relationship is not healthy and that Becky's behavior has caused emotional pain to Tom.

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  • 6. 

    Tom told the boys he was sick because he didn't want them to know that

    • A.

      He longed for Becky

    • B.

      Injun Joe frightened him

    • C.

      He couldn't play their games

    • D.

      Aunt Polly was punishing Tom

    Correct Answer
    A. He longed for Becky
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "he longed for Becky." This means that Tom pretended to be sick because he didn't want the boys to know that he had strong feelings of longing or desire for Becky.

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  • 7. 

    Tom felt bad because

    • A.

      He caught a cold

    • B.

      Muff was arrested

    • C.

      Becky stopped coming to school

    • D.

      Huck ran away

    Correct Answer
    C. Becky stopped coming to school
    Explanation
    Tom felt bad because Becky stopped coming to school. This suggests that Becky's absence had a negative impact on Tom, possibly because they were friends or had a close relationship. Becky's absence may have caused Tom to feel lonely, sad, or worried about her well-being.

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  • 8. 

    The author would probably agree that grown-ups

    • A.

      Always do the right thing

    • B.

      Always make life miserable for young people

    • C.

      Sometimes don't think of other people's feelings

    • D.

      Never change their ways

    Correct Answer
    C. Sometimes don't think of other people's feelings
    Explanation
    The author would probably agree that grown-ups sometimes don't think of other people's feelings. This can be inferred from the fact that the author uses the word "sometimes" to indicate that this behavior is not always exhibited by grown-ups. The other options, such as "always do the right thing" and "never change their ways," are not supported by the information given and are therefore less likely to be the author's viewpoint.

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