Tom Sawyer Jeopardy

Character Perspectives

100

How does Tom Sawyer's perspective on adventure influence his actions in Chapter 2?

• A. He avoids risky situations.
• B. He seeks out thrilling experiences.
• C. He prefers to stay at home.
• D. He follows the rules strictly.

Answer: B. He seeks out thrilling experiences. 

Explanation: Tom's adventurous spirit drives him to seek out exciting and risky situations, such as exploring new places and engaging in playful activities. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

200

Which of the following best illustrates Tom Sawyer's perspective on friendship in Chapter 2?

• A. He values loyalty and trust.
• B. He prefers to be alone.
• C. He is indifferent to his friends.
• D. He often betrays his friends.

Answer: A. He values loyalty and trust.

Explanation: Tom's interactions with his friends show his appreciation for loyalty and trust, especially in his playful and adventurous activities. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.3.4

300

How does Tom Sawyer's perspective on school differ from that of his classmates in Chapter 2?

• A. He enjoys studying.
• B. He finds school boring and prefers adventures.
• C. He is the most diligent student.
• D. He is indifferent to school.

Answer: B. He finds school boring and prefers adventures. 

Explanation: Tom often finds school dull and prefers engaging in adventurous activities instead. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

400

Which of the following best describes the change in Tom Sawyer's perspective after interacting with his friends in Chapter 2?

• A. He becomes more fearful and cautious.
• B. He becomes more eager to engage in playful activities.
• C. He decides to leave town.
• D. He becomes more reckless.

Answer: B. He becomes more eager to engage in playful activities. 

Explanation: Interacting with his friends makes Tom more enthusiastic about participating in fun and adventurous activities. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

500

How does Tom Sawyer's perspective on play reflect his adventurous spirit in Chapter 2?

• A. He sees it as a boring task.
• B. He is excited and determined to have fun.
• C. He is indifferent to play.
• D. He avoids it due to fear.

Answer: B. He is excited and determined to have fun. 

Explanation: Tom's enthusiasm for play showcases his love for adventure and excitement. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

Rhetorical Devices

100

Which rhetorical device does Tom Sawyer use to persuade his friends to join him in playful activities in Chapter 2?

• A. Simile
• B. Metaphor
• C. Hyperbole
• D. Rhetorical Question

Answer: D. Rhetorical Question 

Explanation: Tom often uses rhetorical questions to make his activities sound more exciting and exclusive, persuading his friends to join him.

Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

200

How does Tom Sawyer's use of hyperbole enhance his storytelling in Chapter 2?

• A. It makes his stories seem dull.
• B. It exaggerates the excitement and danger.
• C. It confuses his listeners.
• D. It makes his stories less believable.

Answer: B. It exaggerates the excitement and danger. 

Explanation: Hyperbole helps Tom make his stories more thrilling and engaging for his listeners. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

300

Which of the following best describes the effect of Tom Sawyer's use of similes in his dialogue in Chapter 2?

• A. It makes his speech unclear.
• B. It creates vivid imagery and comparisons.
• C. It makes his speech boring.
• D. It confuses his friends.

Answer: B. It creates vivid imagery and comparisons. 

Explanation: Similes help Tom paint a vivid picture in the minds of his listeners, making his stories more engaging. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

400

How does Tom Sawyer's use of irony contribute to the humor in Chapter 2?

• A. It makes the story serious.
• B. It highlights the absurdity of certain situations.
• C. It confuses the reader.
• D. It makes the story less engaging.

Answer: B. It highlights the absurdity of certain situations. 

Explanation: Irony adds humor by pointing out the contradictions and absurdities in the characters' actions and situations.

 Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

500

Which rhetorical device does Tom Sawyer use when he says, "I reckon I could find a way to get out of school every day if I wanted to" in Chapter 2?

• A. Simile
• B. Metaphor
• C. Hyperbole
• D. Rhetorical Question

Answer: C. Hyperbole 

Explanation: Tom exaggerates his ability to avoid school, making his statement more dramatic and humorous. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

Character Actions

100

Question: What action does Tom Sawyer take to impress his friends in Chapter 2?

• A. He ignores them.
• B. He shows off his skills.
• C. He avoids them.
• D. He tells them a boring story.

Answer: B. They refuse to participate.

Explanation: Initially, Tom's friends are skeptical and refuse to join in his activities.

Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

200

 How do Tom Sawyer's friends initially react to his suggestions in Chapter 2?

• A. They eagerly agree to join him.
• B. They refuse to participate.
• C. They ignore Tom.
• D. They complain about his ideas.

Answer: B. They refuse to participate. 

Explanation: Initially, Tom's friends are skeptical and refuse to join in his activities. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

300

Which of the following actions best illustrates Tom Sawyer's cleverness in persuading his friends in Chapter 2?

• A. Tom runs away from the task.
• B. Tom complains about the task.
• C. Tom pretends to enjoy the activity.
• D. Tom decides to do the task himself.

Answer: C. Tom pretends to enjoy the activity. 

Explanation: Tom's cleverness is shown through his ability to make the activity seem enjoyable, persuading his friends to join in. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

400

Question: What does Tom Sawyer do to make his friends want to join him in Chapter 2?

• A. He ignores them.
• B. He makes the activity seem exclusive and fun.
• C. He complains about the activity.
• D. He decides to do the activity himself.

Answer: B. He makes the activity seem exclusive and fun. 

Explanation: Tom's manipulation makes his friends believe that the activity is a rare and enjoyable opportunity. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

500

Question: How does Tom Sawyer's manipulation of his friends' perspectives demonstrate his resourcefulness in Chapter 2?

• A. By turning a chore into an opportunity.
• B. By making the activity seem boring.
• C. By confusing his friends.
• D. By avoiding the activity.

Answer: A. By turning a chore into an opportunity. 

Explanation: Tom's ability to make the activity seem desirable showcases his resourcefulness and cleverness. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

Dialogue Analysis

100

How does the sentence "Does a boy get a chance to whitewash a fence every day?" reflect Tom Sawyer's perspective in Chapter 2?

• A. It shows his frustration with the task.
• B. It reveals his clever manipulation of the other boys.
• C. It highlights his eagerness to complete the task himself.
• D. It shows his indifference to the task.

Answer: B. It reveals his clever manipulation of the other boys. 

Explanation: Tom uses this rhetorical question to make the task seem rare and desirable, persuading the other boys to take over. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

200

How does Tom Sawyer's dialogue reveal his perspective on adventure in Chapter 2?

• A. By showing his frustration with the task.
• B. By expressing his eagerness to complete the task himself.
• C. By revealing his clever manipulation of the other boys.
• D. By showing his indifference to the task.

Answer: C. By revealing his clever manipulation of the other boys. 

Explanation: Tom's dialogue is used to persuade the other boys that the activity is a rare and enjoyable opportunity, showcasing his manipulative skills. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

300

Question: Which of the following quotes best shows Tom Sawyer's ability to turn work into play in Chapter 2?

• A. "I reckon I could find a way to get out of school every day if I wanted to."
• B. "Let's go treasure hunting!"
• C. "Does a boy get a chance to whitewash a fence every day?"
• D. "I don't care about school."

Answer: C. "Does a boy get a chance to whitewash a fence every day?" 

Explanation: This quote highlights Tom's skill in making a mundane task seem enjoyable and exclusive. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

400

How does Tom Sawyer's dialogue change the other boys' perspectives on adventure in Chapter 2?

• A. It makes them see the task as boring.
• B. It makes them see the task as desirable.
• C. It confuses them.
• D. It makes them avoid the task.

Answer: B. It makes them see the task as desirable. 

Explanation: Tom's persuasive dialogue convinces the other boys that the activity is a fun and exclusive opportunity. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

500

Analyze how Tom Sawyer's use of rhetorical questions in Chapter 2 affects the other boys' willingness to participate in the task. Provide evidence from the text to support your answer.

• A. It makes them see the task as boring.
• B. It makes them see the task as desirable.
• C. It confuses them.
• D. It makes them avoid the task.

Answer: B. It makes them see the task as desirable. 

Explanation: Tom's rhetorical questions create a sense of exclusivity and excitement, making the other boys eager to participate. Evidence from the text shows how Tom's clever manipulation leads the boys to view the task as a rare opportunity. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

Theme and Perspective

100

What theme is illustrated by Tom Sawyer's manipulation of the other boys in Chapter 2?

• A. The importance of education.
• B. The power of persuasion.
• C. The value of solitude.
• D. The dangers of adventure.

Answer: B. The power of persuasion. 

Explanation: Tom's ability to convince the other boys to join him highlights the theme of persuasion and influence. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.3.4

200

How does Tom Sawyer's perspective on adventure reflect the theme of resourcefulness in Chapter 2?

• A. By showing indifference to the task.
• B. By being excited to complete the task himself.
• C. By turning a chore into an opportunity.
• D. By avoiding the task.

Answer: C. By turning a chore into an opportunity. 

Explanation: Tom's ability to make the activity seem desirable showcases his resourcefulness and cleverness. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

300

Which of the following best illustrates the theme of cleverness in Tom Sawyer's actions in Chapter 2?

• A. Tom runs away from the task.
• B. Tom complains about the task.
• C. Tom pretends to enjoy the activity.
• D. Tom decides to do the task himself.

Answer: C. Tom pretends to enjoy the activity. 

Explanation: Tom's cleverness is shown through his ability to make the activity seem enjoyable, persuading his friends to join in.

 Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

400

How does Tom Sawyer's manipulation of the other boys' perspectives contribute to the theme of ingenuity in Chapter 2?

• A. By turning a chore into an opportunity.
• B. By making the task seem boring.
• C. By confusing the other boys.
• D. By avoiding the task.

Answer: A. By turning a chore into an opportunity. 

Explanation: Tom's ability to make the activity seem desirable showcases his ingenuity and resourcefulness. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.1.3

500

Explain how Tom Sawyer's actions in Chapter 2 illustrate the theme of persuasion. Provide specific examples from the text to support your analysis.

• A. The importance of education.
• B. The power of persuasion.
• C. The value of solitude.
• D. The dangers of adventure.

Answer: B. The power of persuasion.

Explanation: Tom's skill in convincing others to join him highlights the theme of persuasion and influence. Specific examples from the text show how Tom uses rhetorical questions and clever manipulation to make the task seem desirable. 

Standards: ELA.8.R.3.4