The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

by

Mark Twain

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Chapter 26 Quiz 7 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 26. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
Why does Huck follow Tom's lead despite being more independent and experienced in real life?
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Tom is physically stronger than Huck
Tom is older than Huck
Huck thinks Tom is more courageous
Huck is impressed by Tom's supposed book knowledge
What surprises Tom and Huck when they go into the haunted house?
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They fall through a rotten floorboard
They hear two men talking
They find treasure
They think they see a ghost
How does the danger in the story change when Tom and Huck are in the haunted house?
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The danger they face becomes more psychological than physical
They are no longer in danger because they are completely hidden
The danger comes from nature rather than people
They confront real violent danger from a villain
What do Injun Joe and the stranger find while digging in the haunted house?
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A box full of gold coins
A map leading to more treasure
A crate full of precious gems
A burlap sack full of cash
What is the disagreement between Injun Joe and the stranger about after finding the treasure?
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Whether to leave the haunted house immediately
How to split the treasure between them
If they should still proceed with their "dangerous job"
Who should carry the treasure back to town
How does Mark Twain keep the reader engaged throughout the events of Chapter 26?
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By echoing the style of a mystery novel in the dialogue
By keeping the plot realistic and believable
By using descriptive and poetic language
By focusing on historical details and accuracy
Why do Injun Joe and the stranger not search upstairs in the haunted house?
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They are afraid of ghosts
The stranger convinces Injun Joe that it's unlikely anyone is there
They hear noises from outside
They know the police are searching for them