Characters
Who is Tom’s strict guardian?
Who is Aunt Polly
What chore does Tom trick other boys into doing?
What is whitewashing the fence
Meaning “annoying or hateful” Hint: starts with an o
What is odious?
“Tom!”
Who is Aunt Polly
Where does the story take place?
Where is St. Petersburg, Missouri?
Who is Tom’s half-brother who usually follows the rules?
Who is Sid?
What does Tom trade for small treasures?
What is the chance to paint the fence?
Meaning “irritated or bothered” Hint starts with a v
What is vexed?
“Does a boy get a chance to whitewash a fence every day?”
Who is Tom Sawyer?
What river is near the town?
Where is Mississippi River?
Who is the new girl Tom instantly likes?
Who is Becky Thatcher
What happens when Tom shows off in front of Becky?
What is he gets embarrassed / makes a fool of himself?
Meaning “delicious or very pleasing” Hint starts with a "d"
What is delectable?
A character who tattles on Tom
Who is Sid?
Where do the children go on Sundays?
Where is church / Sunday school?
Who is Tom’s friend that doesn’t go to school regularly?
Who is Huckleberry Finn
What does Tom do to impress Becky at school?
What is shows off / gets in trouble trying to impress her?
Meaning “pleasantly warm and calm” Hint starts with a "b"
What is balmy?
The character Tom tries to impress with his actions
Who is Becky Thatcher?
What is given out in Sunday School for memorizing verses?
What are tickets?
Who is the Sunday School teacher?
Who is Mr. Walters
What happens when Tom gets punished at school?
What is he ends up sitting near Becky?
Meaning “lazy or slow-moving” Hint starts with "l"
What is laggard?
The character who represents freedom and no rules
Who is Huckleberry Finn?
Why is the fence scene important to the story?
It shows Tom’s cleverness and how he tricks others into doing his work.