The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer- Chapter 9

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    This chapter is mostly about

    • Curing warts
    • A murder in a graveyard
    • The ghost of Hoss Williams
    • Injun Joe's past
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Designed around the book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer chapter 9, this quiz is about a young boy growing up along the Mississippi river. Test yourself with it and see how much you remember of it.

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  • 2. 

    Who killed the doctor?

    • Potter

    • Injun Joe

    • The Sheriff

    • Huck's father

    Correct Answer
    A. Injun Joe
    Explanation
    Injun Joe is the correct answer because in the story "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain, Injun Joe is portrayed as a dangerous and vengeful character. He is known for his criminal activities and is shown to have a grudge against the doctor. In the book, it is revealed that Injun Joe killed the doctor in a fit of rage, making him responsible for the doctor's death.

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  • 3. 

    Potter was confused about the murder because he had

    • Lost his memory

    • Drunk too much

    • Gone crazy

    • Run away

    Correct Answer
    A. Drunk too much
    Explanation
    Potter's confusion about the murder can be attributed to the fact that he had consumed excessive amounts of alcohol. This could have impaired his cognitive abilities, making it difficult for him to recall or process information accurately. Intoxication often leads to confusion and disorientation, which could explain Potter's state of mind regarding the murder.

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  • 4. 

    After the murder, Potter felt

    • Relieved

    • Hopeful

    • Horrified

    • Violent

    Correct Answer
    A. Horrified
    Explanation
    Potter's feeling of being horrified after the murder suggests that he experienced intense shock, fear, or disgust in response to the violent act. This indicates that the murder had a profound impact on him, possibly causing him to feel deeply disturbed or traumatized by the event.

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  • 5. 

    Why wouldn't Tom fall asleep? 

    • He was waiting for Huck

    • Aunt Polly was snoring

    • Sid tossed in bed

    • He wasn't tired

    Correct Answer
    A. He was waiting for Huck
    Explanation
    Tom wouldn't fall asleep because he was waiting for Huck. This suggests that Tom was eagerly anticipating Huck's arrival or had made plans to meet up with him. It implies that Tom was too excited or preoccupied with Huck's presence or activities to be able to sleep.

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  • 6. 

    Huck and Tom signaled each other by

    • Whistling

    • Meowing

    • Humming

    • Barking

    Correct Answer
    A. Meowing
    Explanation
    Huck and Tom signaled each other by meowing. This suggests that they were communicating in a way that imitated the sound of a cat. Meowing is a distinctive sound that cats make, and it would be a unique and recognizable signal between the two of them. Whistling, humming, and barking are all sounds that are not typically associated with cats, so they would not be suitable signals for them to use.

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  • 7. 

    You can figure out that the doctor probably wanted the body for 

    • Revenge

    • Experiments

    • Money

    • A practical joke

    Correct Answer
    A. Experiments
    Explanation
    Based on the given options, it can be inferred that the doctor wanted the body for experiments. This is because revenge, money, and a practical joke do not align with the typical reasons why a doctor would want a body. Experimentation, on the other hand, is a plausible motive for a doctor to acquire a body for scientific research or medical studies.

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  • 8. 

    When three figures appeared in the graveyard, Huck first thought they were

    • Ghosts

    • Thieves

    • Indians

    • Devils

    Correct Answer
    A. Devils
    Explanation
    Huck initially believed that the three figures in the graveyard were devils. This could be due to their eerie appearance or the spooky atmosphere of the graveyard. It is possible that their behavior or actions also contributed to Huck's perception. However, without further context or information, it is difficult to determine the exact reason behind Huck's belief.

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  • 9. 

    When did the boys run away?

    • Before Joe and Potter dug up the body

    • After the stabbing

    • After Joe and Potter left the scene

    • Before the murder

    Correct Answer
    A. After the stabbing
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "After the stabbing." This means that the boys ran away from the scene of the crime after the act of stabbing had taken place. It implies that the boys were present during the stabbing but chose to flee afterwards. This information suggests that the boys may have been involved in the crime or witnessed it, leading them to run away to avoid being caught or implicated in the murder.

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  • 10. 

    Injun Joe blamed the doctor for 

    • Killing his father

    • Sending him to jail

    • Giving him fake medicine

    • Stealing his money

    Correct Answer
    A. Sending him to jail
    Explanation
    Injun Joe blamed the doctor for sending him to jail. This suggests that Injun Joe believes the doctor was responsible for his imprisonment. It implies that the doctor may have falsely accused Injun Joe or provided evidence that led to his arrest and subsequent incarceration. This could have caused Injun Joe to harbor resentment towards the doctor and hold him accountable for the negative consequences he faced as a result of being sent to jail.

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