Tom Sawyer (Holt Elements Of Literature)

Tom traded his tooth for a mighty small tick with Huckleberry.

Huckleberry Finn was unusual because he always wore clothes that were too big for him. This suggests that he may have been poor or lacked access to properly fitting clothing. It could also imply that he did not have someone to provide him with appropriate clothing or that he did not prioritize his appearance. This characteristic sets him apart from others and adds to his unique and distinctive personality.

The boys at school followed Tom because he could now spit in a new and admirable way. This suggests that Tom's ability to spit in a unique and impressive manner caught the attention and interest of the other boys, leading them to follow him.

Aunt Polly thought Tom wanted to miss school because he wanted to go fishing instead. This can be inferred from the fact that Tom's desire to go fishing is given as an alternative reason for why he would want to miss school.

Tom's ailments to get out of going to school on Monday morning included a stomach ache and a loose tooth. However, a broken foot was not one of his ailments.