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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Mark Twain
Study Guide
Full Text
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 Quotations 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
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
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
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further Study
Character List Quiz
Further Study
Character List Quiz
1
of 5
Which two qualities describe Aunt Polly?
Mean-spirited and cold
Simple and kind-hearted
Violent and villainous
Pious and quiet
2
of 5
Who is described as Tom's "bosom friend"?
Becky Thatcher
Huckleberry Finn
Sid
Joe Harper
3
of 5
What quality do Huckleberry Finn and Tom share?
Studiousness
Superstition
Mathematical skill
Fearfulness
4
of 5
What is it about Muff Potter's character that prompts Tom to testify against Injun Joe?
His naiveté
His cleverness
His stubbornness
His righteousness
5
of 5
Who is Mr. Dobbins?
The Sunday school leader
The local physician
The schoolmaster
The minister
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