2.5.M - Lesson: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Chapters 1-3: Introduction

Question 1

The setting and events of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer were inspired by Twain’s upbringing in Hannibal, Missouri.

True or False

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The point of view in Tom Sawyer is…

Third person omniscient
First person
Second person
Third person limited

Answer 2

Third person limited

Question 3

First person POV

Answer 3

The narrator is a character within the story

“I walked back down the path, feeling rejected.”

Question 4

Second person POV

Answer 4

The narrator is an outside observer

Only actions and words, no inner monologue
“Sarah walked back down the path.”

Question 5

Third person limited POV

Answer 5

The narrator writes from one character’s perspective

“Sarah walked back down the path, feeling rejected.”

Question 6

Third person omniscient POV

Answer 6

The narrator writes from all characters’ perspectives

“Sarah walked back down the path, feeling rejected. James watched with a heavy heart from the door.”