Chapter 16
In this phrase, what do you think Mark Twain is trying to say about childhood?
Mark Twain is trying to say that this was their way of being mean to each other, they show their insecurities, and it makes them feel better about themselves calling each other names.
Connect: Based on the last chapter, what do you think his "secret" is?
Based on the last chapter, Tom's "secret" is the reason that he had left and that if they were not found by Sunday a funeral would be arranged.
What is "the old sail"? Aren't they on land?
"The old sail" is the tent top because they had used the sail of the boat to make a tent for them to sleep in.
Mark Twain is trying to say that this was their way of being mean to each other, they show their insecurities, and it makes them feel better about themselves calling each other names.
Connect: Based on the last chapter, what do you think his "secret" is?
Based on the last chapter, Tom's "secret" is the reason that he had left and that if they were not found by Sunday a funeral would be arranged.
What is "the old sail"? Aren't they on land?
"The old sail" is the tent top because they had used the sail of the boat to make a tent for them to sleep in.
Chapter 17
Why do you think that the village is "unusually quiet"?
The village is "unusually quiet" because this is the day of the funeral for the boys and everyone is mourning.
How - and why - does everyone suddenly see the three boys differently?
Everyone suddenly sees the three boys differently because they had realized how upset they would be if they weren't there, so they learn to love what they have.
The village is "unusually quiet" because this is the day of the funeral for the boys and everyone is mourning.
How - and why - does everyone suddenly see the three boys differently?
Everyone suddenly sees the three boys differently because they had realized how upset they would be if they weren't there, so they learn to love what they have.
Chapter 18
Explain the humor in this line.
This line is funny because Tom had come back but, didn't leave the note to let her know where and how he was.
Based on this statement, does Sid believe Tom or not?
Sid does not believe Tom because he is suspicious about the dream Tom had had because he keeps asking for details.
How has Becky decided to "get back at" Tom?
Yes, Becky has decided to "get back at" Tom because she tries to make him jealous by sitting and talking with Alfred. She is also letting Tom get whipped for Alfred ruining the spelling book.
This line is funny because Tom had come back but, didn't leave the note to let her know where and how he was.
Based on this statement, does Sid believe Tom or not?
Sid does not believe Tom because he is suspicious about the dream Tom had had because he keeps asking for details.
How has Becky decided to "get back at" Tom?
Yes, Becky has decided to "get back at" Tom because she tries to make him jealous by sitting and talking with Alfred. She is also letting Tom get whipped for Alfred ruining the spelling book.
Chapter 19
What do you think Aunt Polly is about to do with Tom's jacket?
Aunt Polly is about to take out the bark to see whether he is lying and to see if he really loves her enough to do that.
Aunt Polly is about to take out the bark to see whether he is lying and to see if he really loves her enough to do that.
Chapter 20
Does Tom realize that he has been set up by Alfred?
Tom realized that he had been set up by Alfred because Becky had told Tom about it.
Tom realized that he had been set up by Alfred because Becky had told Tom about it.
Chapter 21
Look over what you've read so far in this chapter. List three ways in which school in Mark Twain's day is different from school today.
In Mark Twain's school, the children are beaten, the boys are separated from the girls, and the children used chalkboards and slates, whereas we use iPads.
Based on the language in these two sentences, what do you think the author thinks of this composition?
Based on the language in these two sentences, I think that Twain feels that the composition she gave was stupid and he did not think that it deserved the first prize.
In Mark Twain's school, the children are beaten, the boys are separated from the girls, and the children used chalkboards and slates, whereas we use iPads.
Based on the language in these two sentences, what do you think the author thinks of this composition?
Based on the language in these two sentences, I think that Twain feels that the composition she gave was stupid and he did not think that it deserved the first prize.
Chapter 22
Why does Tom want the judge to die?
Tom wants the judge to die because the judge has power over him and is a high official, Tom is jealous.
Summarize the theme of this passage. What is Twain saying about human nature?
Tom was saying that in human nature, people begin to look for God when they need something, Tom is looking because he is sick.
What does "hang a little heavily on his hands" mean?
Having a sickness is "hang[ing] a little heavily on his hands" because he should be doing whatever he wants in vacation but instead he is sick in bed.
Why does Tom feel alone?
Tom feels alone because he is sick and he can't be around people, he is also sad because he does not have as much faith and his friends are maturing.
What does Twain mean by saying that Jim, Joe and Huck have also "relapsed"?
When Twain says that Jim, Joe, and Huck have relapsed because they had been maturing but at the end of the chapter they become immature and have a trial for a cat and a bird.
Tom wants the judge to die because the judge has power over him and is a high official, Tom is jealous.
Summarize the theme of this passage. What is Twain saying about human nature?
Tom was saying that in human nature, people begin to look for God when they need something, Tom is looking because he is sick.
What does "hang a little heavily on his hands" mean?
Having a sickness is "hang[ing] a little heavily on his hands" because he should be doing whatever he wants in vacation but instead he is sick in bed.
Why does Tom feel alone?
Tom feels alone because he is sick and he can't be around people, he is also sad because he does not have as much faith and his friends are maturing.
What does Twain mean by saying that Jim, Joe and Huck have also "relapsed"?
When Twain says that Jim, Joe, and Huck have relapsed because they had been maturing but at the end of the chapter they become immature and have a trial for a cat and a bird.
Chapter 23
Why does Potter's gratitude make them feel bad?
Potter'n gratitude makes them feel bad because they know the truth the that Muff didn't actually kill the doctor.
Why does Potter think that he's guilty?
Potter thinks he is guilty because he was drunk and he honestly does not remember what had happened that night.
Predict: What do you think Tom was doing?
Tom was trying to give a confession on what had happened because he does not want Injun Joe to get away with murder.
Potter'n gratitude makes them feel bad because they know the truth the that Muff didn't actually kill the doctor.
Why does Potter think that he's guilty?
Potter thinks he is guilty because he was drunk and he honestly does not remember what had happened that night.
Predict: What do you think Tom was doing?
Tom was trying to give a confession on what had happened because he does not want Injun Joe to get away with murder.
Chapter 24
Why is Tom dreaming about Injun Joe?
Tom was dreaming, more like having a nightmare about Injun Joe because hey are afraid he will come after them.
What does Huck think about Tom's breaking his promise?
Huck is just as scared as Tom because they could find out that he was there too.
Tom was dreaming, more like having a nightmare about Injun Joe because hey are afraid he will come after them.
What does Huck think about Tom's breaking his promise?
Huck is just as scared as Tom because they could find out that he was there too.
Chapter 25
What does it mean that Huck has a "superabundance" (too much) of "time which is not money"?
This means that since he doesn't go to school, have a job, and is trash he has a lot of time on his hands.
Where do you think Tom gets these ideas?
Tom gets these ideas to be a fool from Huck and the books that he reads.
What's the distinction that Tom is making here?
The distinction that Tom is making here is that the girl is not just any girl, she is a lady.
Why don't the boys enter the haunted house?
The boys do not enter the haunted house because they are scared of the witches, dark, and other little things.
This means that since he doesn't go to school, have a job, and is trash he has a lot of time on his hands.
Where do you think Tom gets these ideas?
Tom gets these ideas to be a fool from Huck and the books that he reads.
What's the distinction that Tom is making here?
The distinction that Tom is making here is that the girl is not just any girl, she is a lady.
Why don't the boys enter the haunted house?
The boys do not enter the haunted house because they are scared of the witches, dark, and other little things.
Chapter 26
Comprehension check: Whom was Injun Joe disguised as, all this time?
Injun Joe was disguised as an old Spaniard guy the entire time, walking around the town.
Whom is Injun Joe referring to by "those infernal boys"?
Injun Joe is referring to Huck and Tom as the "those infernal boys".
What is ironic about these men burying their money?
What is ironic about the men burying their money is that Huck and Tom were digging for money and didn't want to go in the haunted house since they were scared but when Injun Joe and the stranger went digging, they found money in the haunted house.
What is the significance of their begin "fresh earth" on the pick?
The significance of the fresh earth is that someone was here recently.
Injun Joe was disguised as an old Spaniard guy the entire time, walking around the town.
Whom is Injun Joe referring to by "those infernal boys"?
Injun Joe is referring to Huck and Tom as the "those infernal boys".
What is ironic about these men burying their money?
What is ironic about the men burying their money is that Huck and Tom were digging for money and didn't want to go in the haunted house since they were scared but when Injun Joe and the stranger went digging, they found money in the haunted house.
What is the significance of their begin "fresh earth" on the pick?
The significance of the fresh earth is that someone was here recently.