Question

Which adjective BEST describes the character Tom as he is depicted in the passage?



optimistic



pessimistic



cheerful



carefree

Answer 1

The wind was howling past our cabin, and the rain threatened to burst in our rude window. We had a great wood fire crackling and sputtering on the hearth, by which I was sitting mending a whip, while Tom was lying in his bunk groaning disconsolately at the chance which had led him to such a place.

"Cheer up, Tom—cheer up," said I. "No man ever knows what may be awaiting him."

"Ill luck, ill luck, Jack," he answered. "I always was an unlucky dog. Here have I been three years in this abominable country; and I see lads fresh from England jingling the money in their pockets, while I am as poor as when I landed. Ah, Jack, if you want to keep your head above water, old friend, you must try your fortune away from me."

"Nonsense, Tom; you're down in your luck to-night. But hark! Here's some one coming outside. wingspan Wharton, by the tread; he'll rouse you, if any man can."

Even as I spoke the door was flung open, and honest wingspan Wharton, with the water pouring from him, stepped in, his hearty red face looming through the haze like a harvest-moon. He shook himself, and after greeting us sat down by the fire to warm himself.

Answer 2

MOMO!!!!

Answer 3

I'd have to say B

Answer 4

b

Answer 5

Izzzy o.o
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Answer 6

same b

Answer 7

hi and say B too

Answer 8

thanks guys! god bless yall

Answer 9

Tom states that he's poor, and that he's an "unlucky dog." Etc...

Answer 10

You're very welcome! :)

Answer 11

*From what the passage shows, Tom's a gloomy type of guy ~