2.
Who is the Author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
Correct Answer
A. Mark Twain
Explanation
Mark Twain is the correct answer because he is the author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Mark Twain, whose real name was Samuel Clemens, was an American writer and humorist. He wrote many famous works, including The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is one of his most well-known and beloved novels, depicting the adventures of a young boy named Tom Sawyer in a small town along the Mississippi River. Mark Twain's witty and insightful writing style made him a prominent figure in American literature.
3.
The Author's surname is Samuel Twain.
Correct Answer
A. False
Explanation
The statement is false because the author's surname is not Samuel Twain. The author's surname is Mark Twain.
4.
Tom's mom is.
Correct Answer
A. Aunt Polly's dead sister
Explanation
The correct answer is Aunt Polly's dead sister. This suggests that Tom's mom is the sister of Aunt Polly who has passed away. It implies that Aunt Polly is Tom's aunt and his mother's sister.
5.
Huck's dad is.
Correct Answer
A. The town Drunk
Explanation
The correct answer is "The town Drunk" because the given options are different individuals and the statement "Huck's dad is" does not provide enough information to determine the correct answer. Therefore, based on the options provided, the town Drunk is the most likely answer.
6.
What city does Tom live in?
Correct Answer
A. St. Petersburg
Explanation
Tom lives in St. Petersburg.
7.
What state does Tom live in?
Correct Answer
Missouri
Explanation
Tom lives in Missouri because it is stated in the answer.
8.
What did Tom have to do as a result of skipping school?
Correct Answer
A. Whitewashing the fence
Explanation
As a result of skipping school, Tom had to whitewash the fence. This means that he was given the task of painting or covering the fence with whitewash, which is a type of paint or coating. Whitewashing the fence is likely a punishment or consequence for his actions of skipping school, as it requires time and effort.
9.
Who Does Tom fall in love with?
Correct Answer
Becky Thatcher
Explanation
Tom falls in love with Becky Thatcher.
10.
Tom says by saying Bible verses you get engaged.
Correct Answer
A. False
Explanation
The statement suggests that by saying Bible verses, one can become engaged. However, this is not a universally accepted or supported belief. Engagement typically refers to a commitment to marry, which is a personal decision based on mutual understanding and agreement between individuals. Bible verses may hold personal or spiritual significance for some people, but they do not have a direct correlation to engagement. Therefore, the statement is false.
11.
How did Tom get a new Bible?
Correct Answer
by trading tickets
12.
Who did Tom say the first 2 disciples were?
Correct Answer
A. David and Golia
Explanation
Tom said that the first 2 disciples were David and Goliath.
13.
Who did Tom and Huck see murdered?
Correct Answer
A. Doc Robinson
Explanation
Tom and Huck witnessed the murder of Doc Robinson.
14.
Who was accused of the murder?
Correct Answer
Muff Potter
Explanation
Muff Potter was accused of the murder.
15.
Who actually did the murder?
Correct Answer
Injun Joe
Explanation
The correct answer for the question of who actually committed the murder is Injun Joe.
16.
Muff Potter was no sober at the time of the murder.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The given statement suggests that Muff Potter was not sober at the time of the murder. This means that he was under the influence of alcohol or drugs when the murder took place. Therefore, the correct answer is True, indicating that Muff Potter was indeed not sober during the time of the murder.
17.
What is land did the boys run away to?
Correct Answer
Jackson Island
Explanation
The boys ran away to Jackson Island.
18.
Tom has always been in love with Becky Thatcher.
Correct Answer
A. False
Explanation
The statement suggests that Tom has always been in love with Becky Thatcher, but the correct answer is False. This means that Tom has not always been in love with Becky Thatcher.
19.
What event do the boy come back from the island for?
Correct Answer
Their own funeral
Explanation
The correct answer is their own funeral. This suggests that the boys had been stranded on an island and were presumed dead, leading to their funeral arrangements. However, they somehow managed to return from the island, surprising everyone and causing their own funeral to be canceled or postponed. This unexpected turn of events adds a twist to the story and creates intrigue.
20.
What day was this event?
Correct Answer
Sunday
Explanation
The given answer "Sunday" is the correct day for the event. There is no additional information provided in the question to analyze or consider, so the answer is simply the day mentioned in the question.
21.
Why were Tom and Huck in the cemetery?
Correct Answer
To cure warts with a dead cat
Explanation
Tom and Huck were in the cemetery because they believed in a superstitious remedy for curing warts, which involved using a dead cat. They likely went to the cemetery to find a dead cat, as they believed that touching a dead cat to their warts would make them disappear. This suggests that Tom and Huck were willing to try unconventional methods to find a cure for their warts, even if it meant going to a cemetery and using a dead cat.
22.
Who did Injun Joe want revenge on?
Correct Answer
Tom Sawyer
The Widow Douglas
Explanation
Injun Joe wanted revenge on Tom Sawyer and The Widow Douglas. The question asks for the person Injun Joe wanted revenge on, and the answer includes both Tom Sawyer and The Widow Douglas.
23.
What did Tom and Huck go searching for?
Correct Answer
treasure
Explanation
Tom and Huck went searching for treasure.
24.
Injun Joe did in Mcdougal cave of starvation.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Injun Joe died in McDougal cave due to starvation. This implies that the statement "Injun Joe did in McDougal cave of starvation" is true.
25.
Who did Huck go to live with?
Correct Answer
The Widow Douglas
Explanation
Huck went to live with the Widow Douglas. This can be inferred from the information given in the question. The question asks about who Huck went to live with, and the answer states that it was the Widow Douglas.
26.
Tom and Joe Harper loved smoking the first time they did it.
Correct Answer
A. False
Explanation
The statement suggests that Tom and Joe Harper loved smoking the first time they tried it. However, the answer is false because loving smoking the first time is unlikely, as smoking often takes time to develop an addiction or preference for it. Additionally, smoking is generally associated with negative health effects, so it is unlikely that someone would love it immediately.