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"The Glorious Whitewasher"

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7 questions

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Question 1

1.

Describe Tom's state of mind prior to his inspiration. Use details from the text to support your answer.

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Question 2

2.

Why was Ben Rogers whooping melodiously? What is occuring in this selection?

Question 3

3.

Why is Ben moving his arms and his hands in the manner he is?

Question 4

4.

Is Tom's surprise of Ben genuine? Explain.

Question 5

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List at least three of the ways Twain has used so far to describe Tom painting the fence. What impact do these descriptions have on Ben's attitude towards painting? Be specific.

Question 6

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Why does Tom hesitate to allow Ben to paint the fence? What effect do Tom's hesitations have on Ben?

Question 7

7.

Reread the second to last paragraph again. Tom has discovered the "great law of human action" and the difference between "work" and "play". In your own words, what is "great law of human action"?