Question

Illustrate with examples the skills displayed by Tom Sawyer in ‘Whitewashing the Fence’. ​

Answer 1

Tom convinces Ben that whitewashing a fence is great pleasure, and after some bargaining, Ben agrees to give Tom his apple in exchange for the privilege of working on the fence. Over the course of the day, every boy who passes ends up staying to whitewash, and each one gives Tom something in exchange.