Tom sawyers escapades since its publication in 1876 mark twains the adventures of tom sawyer has captivated readers of all ages who can resist liking the endearing scamp tom sawyer as he. For a childrens adventure story the adventures of tom sawyer is rich in references to drinking and alcohol hucks father and muff potter are both alcoholics tom and huck accidentally find whiskey in the back rooms of the temperance tavern tom joins the cadets of temperance organization but then quits because it is too stringent. Tom sawyer is a thirteen year old boy growing up on the banks of the mississippi river under the care of his aunt polly he tests her patience with his quick wit and adventuresome spirit tom often goes looking for adventure with his friend huck finn and they find themselves witnessing a murder and finding some real treasure. The adventures of tom sawyer discussion questions why do you think tom sawyer had to paint the fence what was tom sawyers wonderful idea did tom sawyers idea work well why how was tom sawyers idea different from what you thought he would do before you finished the chapter why do you think the other boys wanted to paint the fence why did the boys give tom sawyer their treasures . Simply wish to study twains adventures of tom sawyer despite not being literature majors this book uses a question and answer format it poses then answers relevant questions about twain background information and the adventures of tom sawyer this book goes through the adventures of tom sawyer chapter by chapter i recommend that you read the relevant section of the adventures of tom