The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

by

Mark Twain

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Chapter 11 Quiz 4 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 11. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What action does the Sheriff take after the murder in the graveyard is reported?
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He does not take action because he doesn't believe the report
He orders a search for Muff Potter after Muff's knife is found at the scene
He barricades the roads out of town and orders the townspeople to stay home
He summons Tom and Huck to be interrogated at the police station
What deeper idea is suggested by Injun Joe's lie about the murder?
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That evil tends to prevail over goodness
That truth is objective and clear-cut
That good and evil are nuanced and not always black and white
That the morality of lying depends on the severity of the lie
What is Tom's mental state after Muff is accused of Dr. Robinson's murder?
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He feels guilty and has trouble sleeping
He feels carefree and unconcerned
He feels conflicted and asks Aunt Polly for advice
He feels vindicated that Muff is getting what he deserves
Why don't the villagers act on their suspicion that Injun Joe is guilty of murder?
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They dislike Muff Potter and want to see him punished
They lack evidence to prove his involvement
They are afraid of his violent nature
They believe Injun Joe was justified in his killing of Dr. Robinson