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MONDAY MORNING, Comprehension, Answer the following questions:, Who was feeling miserable? Why was he in this mood? What did he wish for?, Ans:Tom Sawyer was feeling miserable. He was generally miserable on all Mondays. He wished he had a reason for staying away from school., Which line expresses Tom’s complete dislike for school?, Ans:‘…it made going into captivity and fetters so much more odious’, What was the first physical problem that Tom thought he had?, Ans: The first physical problem he thought he had was colic pain., 4. What was the second problem he thought of? Why did he change his mind about groaning about it?, Ans:The second problem he thought of was the loose tooth that was ready to be pulled out. He did not like this ailment as his aunt would definitely pull out the tooth ifshe knew about it. And, that would surely hurt., 5. What was Tom’s aunt’s immediate reaction?, Ans:Tom’s aunt sank down into a chair and laughed a little and then cried a little, and then did both together., 6. How did she behave when she sat down beside Toms bed?, Ans:She did not believe Tom’s story., Do you think Tom’s aunt knew him well? How can you tell? What did she say to him?, Ans:Yes, Tom’s aunt knew him well. She said that she was shocked, and immediately asked him to stop lying., List the steps taken by Tom’s aunt to pull his teeth out., Ans: a. The old lady made one end of the silk thread fast to Tom’s tooth with a loop., b. She tied the other end to a bedpost., c. Then she seized the chunk of fire and suddenly thrust it almost into his face., d. The tooth hung dangling by the bedpost., 9. Why was Tom the envy of every boy in school?, Ans: Tom was the envy of every boy in his school as he could spit and cough in an admirable way., 10. Who used the term ‘ sour grapes’? Why did she say this? What does it mean?, Ans:Another boy used the words ‘sour grapes’ for the boy who had earlier cut his finger and had been the centre of attraction. It means to criticise something that one is not capable of achieving.