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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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CHAPTER XIV When Tom awoke in the morning, he wondered where he was.

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CHAPTER XIV
When Tom awoke in the morning, he wondered where he was.
He sat up and
rubbed his eyes and looked around.
Then he comprehended.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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Reading 1/50 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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CHAPTER XIV
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When Tom awoke in the morning, he wondered where he was.
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He sat up and
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rubbed his eyes and looked around.
Line 5
Then he comprehended.
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and

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around

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awoke

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From this reading When Tom awoke in the morning, he wondered where he was.

CHAPTER

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From this reading CHAPTER XIV

comprehended

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eyes

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he

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his

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in

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looked

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morning

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rubbed

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sat

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the

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Then

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Tom

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up

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was

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When

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where

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wondered

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XIV

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From this reading CHAPTER XIV

Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 38?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "CHAPTER XIV...", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: CHAPTER XIV
Narrator: his thought.