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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14 and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do Tom and Huck think Muff Potter, Injun Joe, and Doctor Robinson are when they first approach?
(a) devils
(b) witches
(c) animals
(d) ghosts

2. Who comes to visit the Sunday School class?
(a) Mayor Ellway
(b) Sherriff Johson
(c) Judge Thatcher
(d) Parson Bridges

3. Why do the boys realize they're mistaken about the omen?
(a) The animal's back is to them.
(b) The animal has a white stripe.
(c) The animal is sitting in a patch of daisies.
(d) The animal runs off when they approach.

4. What does Tom do to stop himself from talking in his sleep?
(a) He stuffs the covers into his mouth.
(b) He sleeps on his stomach with his head in the pillow.
(c) He drinks cinnamon and chamomile tea.
(d) He ties up his jaw, complaining of toothache.

5. What does Potter say when he's caught?
(a) He claims that he didn't kill the doctor.
(b) He says that he doesn't remember what happened.
(c) He accuses Injun Joe of committing the murder.
(d) He confesses to the killing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom imagine after his aunt hits him and does not apologize?

2. What does the new girl throw to Tom?

3. What does Tom throw at Sid as he leaves?

4. What do the townspeople use to try to make the boys' bodies come to the surface?

5. What thought discourages Tom from committing suicide?

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