University:
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
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ENGL 300 | English Language Literature
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2024
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Nadia Rowe

Short Answer Study Guide Questions – Adventures of Tom Sawyer Chapters 13-16 1. Who joined Tom in his “life of crime”? Huck Finn joined Tom in his "life of crime” 2. Why was Huck suddenly disappointed about the state of his clothes? Huck was suddenly disappointed about the state of his clothes because he realized that his ragged appearance didn't match the grandeur of the "life of crime" they were embarking on 3. Why couldn’t Tom and Joe get to sleep very easily? Tom and Joe couldn't get to sleep very easily because they were excited and anxious about their newfound status as "pirates" and the adventures that lay ahead 4. How do the townspeople find drowned bodies in the river? The townspeople find drowned bodies in the river by dragging the river with hooks and ropes, searching for any objects or disturbances in the water that might indicate a body below 5. Why did the boys suddenly feel like heroes? The boys suddenly felt like heroes when they discovered that their supposed deaths had caused a stir in the town, with people mourning their loss and searching for their bodies. This realization boosted their egos and made them feel important 6. Where did Tom go that night? Tom went to his own funeral that night, curious to see how people would react and what they would say about him 7. What were Mrs. Harper and Aunt Polly saying about their boys? Mrs. Harper and Aunt Polly were saying positive things about their boys, expressing their love and concern despite any mischief they may get into 8. What did Huck teach Tom and Joe to do? What happened to them? Huck taught Tom and Joe to smoke. However, they soon became violently ill from the tobacco and regretted their decision to try smoking