1. Why did they come to laugh at Tom?

Question

Read the following passage.

They came to laugh at Tom but he made them work. The whole fence was nicely whitewashed with three coats of paint within afternoon.

When Aunt Polly saw the fence, she said in surprise, “Oh! Tom, you can work when you want to, only you hardly ever want to.” She took him home and gave him the best apple she had and allowed him to go and play. (Tom Paints the Fence)

Now, answer the following questions. 

1. Why did they come to laugh at Tom?

2. What did Tom do with them?

3. Who whitewashed the whole fence?

4. Why was Aunt Polly surprised?

5. What did Aunt Polly offer Tom?

Answer 1

1. They came to laugh at Tom because he was working even on a holiday while others were passing their time happily.

2. Tom made them paint the whole fence.

3. Ben, Billy and Johnny Miller whitewashed the whole fence.

4. Aunt Polly was surprised to see the whole fence was whitewashed neatly by Tom.

5. Aunt Polly offered Tom the best apple.