Chapters 21-26 Flashcards
the crown or top of the head
pate
a project that requires boldness
enterprise
to testify or affirm under oath
depose
to fall back into wrongdoing
relapse
lacking in vigor or vitality
languid
easygoing, relaxed, and genial
mellow
recovering health and strength after illness
convalescent
abundantly or plentifully supplied
opulent
Why does Tom sacrifice himself for Becky?
He cares about protecting her.
How do the boys take revenge upon Mr. Dobbins
They paint his head.
What new thing did Tom discover after he joined the Cadets of Temperance?
Promising not do something makes it more tempting.
What is a “chronic misery” to Tom?
the secret of the murder
Why do Tom and Huck think Muff Potter is “kind and good”?
He mended kites for Tom. He knitted hooks on Tom’s line. He stood by Huck when he was out of luck.
What had been done about Injun Joe?
Rewards had been offered. They countryside had been searched. A detective came.
What raging desire, which comes in every “rightly constructed” boy’s life, came over Tom?
the desire to dig for treasure
Where do the boys plan to search for treasure after the dead tree?
the old haunted house
Who said, “He’ll tell about me tearing the picture, sure. I wouldn’t say a word, not to save his life.”
Becky
Who said, “You’ve ben might good to me, boys – better’n anybody else in this town.”
Muff Potter
Who said, “In the graveyard!”
Tom
“S’pose this one here was to stick his skull out and say something!”
Who was the speaker speaking to?
Huck
