The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

by

Mark Twain

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Chapter 12 Quiz 5 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 12. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
How does Tom view his role in relation to Becky's illness?
1 of 5
As a supportive friend
As an indifferent observer
As a caregiver
As a romantic hero
What approach does Aunt Polly take to treat Tom's depression?
2 of 5
She seeks professional medical help
She uses questionable home remedies
She encourages him to talk about his feelings
She ignores it and hopes it will go away on its own
How does Tom avoid taking the awful-tasting painkiller Aunt Polly gives him?
3 of 5
By throw the medicine bottle out the window
By pretending that his symptoms have gone away
By requesting it so frequently that Aunt Polly gives him the bottle
By spilling the medicine when Aunt Polly isn't looking
What is suggested by Aunt Polly's reaction to Tom giving medicine to the cat?
4 of 5
She is more concerned about the cat's health than Tom's
She lacks a basic understanding of biology and medical care
She cares more about Tom than she usually lets on
She is indifferent to the well-being of both Tom and the cat
What does Tom do when Becky returns to school after her illness?
5 of 5
He shows off to get her attention
He ignores her to make her upset
He helps her catch up on her schoolwork
He starts an argument with her