Vocabulary 2/4-2/8/08 -- Definitions, POS, fill in blanks due Wednesday.
swagger, sullen, inundate, conflagration, rank (adj), repentant, becoming (adj), serene, vivacious, sham
  1. Pony and Johnny rushed into the _____________ to rescue the children.
  2. Reading your essays, I can tell you feel _____________(ed) by a flood of homework.
  3. He was very cocky, and walked with a ____________ that showed it.
  4. It is part of a cheerleader's job to be energetic and ____________.
  5. Even after he was caught, the criminal was (un)________. He didn't think he had done anything wrong.
  6. Most adults think most teenagers are somewhat ___________ and resentful.
  7. That outfit is very ___________ on you.
  8. I thought we were going to the movies, but it was a __________: she really drove me to a surprise party.
  9. When you meditate, you become more __________ and peaceful and relaxed.
  10. The greasers thought Elvis was tuff, and The Beatles were _______.
Tom Sawyer Study Questions.
Chapter 18
  1.  "It ain't much -- a cat does that much."  What is that?
  2. "There must 'a' been an angel there." Who's talking? About what?
  3. What makes Tom feel like the "guiltiest of villains"?
  4. Why does Tom think he can do without Becky now?
  5. a) Who is Alfred Temple? What does he do to Tom (secretly)? Why? Where have we seen him before?
Chapter 19
  1. How does Aunt Polly find out Tom's dream was a sham?
  2. What makes her forgive him?
Chapter 20
  1. What kind of book does Becky rip?
  2. Why does Tom say that Becky will get caught, even if he doesn't tell on her?
  3. Why was Tom not at all upset about being whipped for the ink in the spelling book?
  4. What were Tom's punishments for the teacher's ripped book?
Chapter 21
  1. Explain why part of the chapter's title is "Eloquence." (Hint: Mark Twian is being sarcastic.)
  2. Draw a picture of the prank the boys play on the schoolmaster.(Hint: Gilding is gold paint.)
Chapter 22
  1. Why did Tom swear to never again trust a man like Judge Frazer?
  2. Name three of  the activities Tom did in chapter 22. Why was he disappointed in Mr. Benton?
  3. What happenened to the rest of the town that didn't happen to Tom?  Why?
  4. Why did Tom think the storm in Chapter 22 was intended for him?