The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer- CHAPTER 3

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1/10 Questions

Who broke the sugar bowl?
- Sid
- Tom
- Mary
- Aunt Polly

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The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer is an awesome read which takes your imagination to the Mississippi river. Chapter 3 of this book is what is tested in this quiz. Take it and enjoy the recap.

The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer- Chapter 3 - Quiz

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What did Tom do to attract the new girl's attention?
- Wrote a letter
- Asked her for a date
- Gave her a flower
- Showed off
Correct Answer

A. Showed off

Explanation

Tom attracted the new girl's attention by showing off. This means that he tried to impress her by displaying his skills, talents, or possessions. Showing off is often done to gain attention and admiration from others, and in this case, Tom used this tactic to catch the girl's eye.

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3.

This chapter is mostly about
- Aunt Polly's injustice
- Sid's dishonesty and tricks
- Tom's love and sorrow
- Tom's war games
Correct Answer

A. Tom's love and sorrow

Explanation

This chapter focuses primarily on Tom's emotions and experiences, specifically his feelings of love and sorrow. It explores his romantic feelings towards Becky Thatcher and his deep sadness over the death of his friend, Joe Harper. The chapter delves into Tom's emotional journey and how these emotions shape his actions and decisions throughout the story.

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4.

Who was Amy Lawrence?
- Tom's old girlfriend
- Tom's cousin
- Tom's new girlfriend
- Tom's Sunday School teacher
Correct Answer

A. Tom's old girlfriend

Explanation

Amy Lawrence was Tom's old girlfriend. This can be inferred from the question which asks about who Amy Lawrence was to Tom. The options provided include Tom's cousin, Tom's new girlfriend, and Tom's Sunday School teacher, but only "Tom's old girlfriend" accurately describes their relationship.

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5.

When the author refers to Tom's "pleasant sufferings," he means that Tom
- Tried to cheers up
- Liked to hurt others
- Enjoyed feeling sorry for himself
- Made everyone laugh
Correct Answer

A. Enjoyed feeling sorry for himself

Explanation

The author refers to Tom's "pleasant sufferings" to imply that Tom enjoyed feeling sorry for himself. This suggests that Tom derived some kind of satisfaction or pleasure from wallowing in his own self-pity.

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6.

Tom went to the village square to
- Go to school
- Play war
- Meet the new girl
- Go to the post office
Correct Answer

A. Play war
7.

Tom got even with Sid for
- Stealing his apple
- Breaking the sugar bowl
- Not whitewashing
- Telling about the black thread
Correct Answer

A. Telling about the black thread

Explanation

Tom got even with Sid for telling about the black thread. This implies that Sid did something that Tom considered to be a betrayal or a breach of trust. By "getting even," Tom sought revenge or retribution for Sid's actions regarding the black thread. It suggests that Tom wanted to teach Sid a lesson or make him suffer in some way for his actions.

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8.

The author probably feels that Tom's sorrow was
- Slightly funny
- Tragic
- Unending
- Unbearable
Correct Answer

A. Slightly funny

Explanation

The author probably feels that Tom's sorrow was slightly funny because the word "slightly" indicates a small degree of amusement or humor. This suggests that the author may find some amusement in Tom's sorrow, possibly because it is not as intense or overwhelming as it could be. However, without further context, it is difficult to determine the exact reasons behind the author's perception.

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Both Tom and Sid stole some sugar, but Sid let Tom take the blame both times. How is Sid's character different from Toms?
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This chapter tells how Tom's imagination worked when he felt bad. Do you think people often feel the way Tom did? Explain your answer.

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The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer- Chapter 3

Who broke the sugar bowl?

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What did Tom do to attract the new girl's attention?

This chapter is mostly about

Who was Amy Lawrence?

When the author refers to Tom's "pleasant sufferings," he means that Tom

Tom went to the village square to

Tom got even with Sid for

The author probably feels that Tom's sorrow was

Both Tom and Sid stole some sugar, but Sid let Tom take the blame both times. How is Sid's character different from Toms?

This chapter tells how Tom's imagination worked when he felt bad. Do you think people often feel the way Tom did? Explain your answer.