Which is an example of Tom's ability to use his wit and cunning to his own advantage?

A.
his new habit of arriving at school early and waiting at the gate rather than playing with his friends

B.
his giving Aunt Polly's cat, Peter, some of the pain killer and causing the cat to run around the house in a frenzy

C.
his confessing to speaking with Huckleberry Finn so that the teacher will punish him by making him sit near Becky Thatcher

D.
his insisting that he'd rather be an outlaw in Sherwood Forest for one year than President of the United States forever

Question

Which is an example of Tom's ability to use his wit and cunning to his own advantage?	
 
 A.
his new habit of arriving at school early and waiting at the gate rather than playing with his friends
 
 B.
his giving Aunt Polly's cat, Peter, some of the pain killer and causing the cat to run around the house in a frenzy
 
 C.
his confessing to speaking with Huckleberry Finn so that the teacher will punish him by making him sit near Becky Thatcher
 
 D.
his insisting that he'd rather be an outlaw in Sherwood Forest for one year than President of the United States forever

anonymous · Answer

help please

geneticrockhopper247 · Answer

A is a habit
B is simple mischief for Mischief's sake
C is a devious scheme serving a specific end
D is a statement that characterizes Tom

Which one do you think it is? If you don't know, I'd be happy to provide further assistance.

theraggedydoctor · Answer

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cmorris2004 · Answer

what is it

anonymous · Answer

@CMorris2004 i am taking assessment and i think answer is C. let me go check!

anonymous · Answer

the answer IS C! I GOT IT CORRECT!