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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Mark Twain
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Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapters 1–3
Chapters 4–6
Chapters 7–10
Chapters 11–13
Chapters 14–17
Chapters 18–20
Chapters 21–24
Chapters 25–26
Chapters 27–29
Chapters 30–32
Chapters 33–Conclusion
Characters
Character List
Tom Sawyer
Huckleberry Finn
Injun Joe
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
Quotes By Theme
Nature
Youth and Innocence
Individualism versus Conformity
Imagination
Morality
Quotes By Section
Chapters 1–3
Chapters 4–6
Chapters 7–10
Chapters 11–13
Chapters 14–17
Chapters 18–20
Chapters 21–24
Chapters 25–26
Chapters 27–29
Chapters 30–32
Chapter 33–Conclusion
Quotes By Character
Tom Sawyer
Huckleberry Finn
Injun Joe
Aunt Polly
Becky Thatcher
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Context
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Context
Plot Overview
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Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Chapters 1-3
Chapters 4-6
Chapters 7-10
Chapters 11-13
Chapters 14-17
Chapters 18-20
Chapters 21-24
Chapters 25-26
Chapters 27-29
Chapters 30-32
Chapters 33-Conclusion
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Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
Further Study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
1
of 5
What does Tom do at the end of the novel that signifies his newfound maturity?
Embraces freedom
Commits a crime
Remains mischievous
Embraces social customs
2
of 5
Because of the episodic nature of the plot, Tom's character can seem ___.
Consistent
Oversized
Inconsistent
Unpleasant
3
of 5
What aspect of Tom's character propels the narrative forward?
His thirst for adventure
His thirst for alcohol
His hunger for recognition
His desire for love
4
of 5
How can Huckleberry Finn be described at the end of the novel?
A model of decency
A work in progress
A figure of civility
A sacrificial figure
5
of 5
Which two characters are motivated by malice?
Injun Joe and Muff Potter
Injun Joe and Sid
Injun Joe and Tom Sawyer
Sid and Muff Potter
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