University:
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
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ENGL 300 | English Language Literature
Academic year:

2024
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Nadia Rowe

Short Answer Study Guide Questions – Adventures of Tom Sawyer Chapters 5-8 1. Why did Tom sit next to the aisle in church? Tom sat next to the aisle in church so that he could have the opportunity to sneak out unnoticed if he got bored or restless during the service 2. Why had Tom enjoyed this Sunday’s sermon? Tom enjoyed this Sunday's sermon because the preacher described the torments of hell in vivid detail, which excited Tom's imagination 3. Why did Tom sometimes wish that there were no weekend? Tom sometimes wished that there were no weekends because he found them tedious and boring compared to the excitement of school days 4. Why was Tom the center of attention at school the next day? Tom was the center of attention at school the next day because he had a pain in his tooth, and he was making a show of it, hoping to garner sympathy and perhaps some special treatment 5. Identify Huck Finn. Huck Finn is a boy in the town who is known for being adventurous and independent, often seen roaming around without attending school or adhering to social norms 6. What are dead cats good for, according to Tom? According to Tom, dead cats are good for curing warts. He convinces his friends to each try it by rubbing a dead cat on their warts 7. Next to whom did Tom have to sit, and what did his note to her say? Tom had to sit next to Becky Thatcher, and his note to her said, "I love you." However, he quickly changed it to "I love apples" when he realized his mistake 8. What did Tom and Joe play with during the lessons? During the lessons, Tom and Joe played with ticklers made from bent pins and splinters to annoy their classmates 9. What did Tom and Becky do at school during recess? During recess, Tom and Becky engaged in flirtatious behavior, playing together and sharing secrets 10. Why did Becky get mad at Tom? Becky got mad at Tom because he was talking to Amy Lawrence and paying her compliments during recess, which made Becky jealous and upset 11. What did Tom decide to be? Tom decided to be a pirate, inspired by the tales of pirates he had read about in books 12. On what did Tom blame the unsuccessful marble spell? Tom blamed the unsuccessful marble spell on a lickspittle