Explanation: Tom Sawyer's adventurous aspirations are listed as becoming a Native American, a pirate, or a circus clown, not a doctor.

Explanation: The source confirms that Huckleberry Finn is the protagonist and narrator of *Adventures of Huckleberry Finn*, *Tom Sawyer Abroad*, and *Tom Sawyer, Detective*.

Explanation: Tom Sawyer is depicted as a cunning and playful boy, known for his imagination and obsession with adventures, not a quiet and reserved nature.

Explanation: Huckleberry Finn is the protagonist and narrator of *Adventures of Huckleberry Finn*, *Tom Sawyer Abroad*, and *Tom Sawyer, Detective*, but not *The Adventures of Tom Sawyer*.

Explanation: Tom Sawyer's adventurous aspirations include wanting to become a Native American, a pirate, or a circus clown. Becoming a riverboat pilot is not mentioned.

Explanation: Sid Sawyer is identified as Tom's half-brother, not his full brother, living with Aunt Polly and Mary.

Explanation: Amy Lawrence was Tom's first love, and Becky Thatcher became his love interest later, with Amy becoming Becky's rival for Tom's affections.

Explanation: While initially disciplinary, Aunt Polly is ultimately a caring and noble character who develops a deeper respect for Tom's conscience despite his pranks.

Explanation: The source describes Mary as gentle, good-natured, and exceptionally patient with Tom's tricks.

Explanation: Sid Sawyer is Tom's half-brother and is known for being well-behaved and tattling on Tom, not for joining him in pranks.

Explanation: Sally Phelps lives considerably farther down the Mississippi River in Pikesville, not St. Petersburg, Missouri.

Explanation: Joe Harper is one of Tom's best friends, but his character gradually fades from the novel's plot after the Jackson's Island adventure.

Explanation: The source confirms that Amy Lawrence was Tom's first love, and he later used her to make Becky Thatcher jealous.

Explanation: Tom cleverly convinces Ben Rogers to whitewash the fence for him, implying Ben does not typically help with chores but is rather tricked into it.

Explanation: Their relationship involves an 'engagement' and a period of anger when Tom mentions Amy Lawrence, indicating it was not smooth or unwavering.

Explanation: The source describes Widow Douglas as a kind and generous woman who takes Huck into her home and attempts to civilize him.

Explanation: Judge Thatcher plays a substantial role in *The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn*, sharing responsibility for Huck and receiving Huck's fortune.

Explanation: Mr. Dobbins is described as the 'hated schoolmaster' who is short-tempered and easily angered, not respected or beloved.

Explanation: The source states that Aunt Polly deeply cares for her family, including Huck, whom she embraces as a 'poor motherless thing'.

Explanation: Tom's immediate family living with him includes his half-brother Sid Sawyer, his cousin Mary, and his Aunt Polly. Huckleberry Finn is his best friend, not an immediate family member living in the same household.

Explanation: Prior to Becky Thatcher, Tom was once 'engaged' to Amy Lawrence, who was his first love.

Explanation: The source states that Aunt Polly, initially disciplinary, gradually develops a deeper respect for Tom's conscience.

Explanation: Mary is characterized as gentle, good-natured, and exceptionally patient with Tom's tricks.

Explanation: Sid Sawyer is Tom's whiny half-brother who enjoys getting Tom into trouble by tattling on him.

Explanation: Joe Harper is notable for being the first to get homesick while on Jackson's Island with Tom and Huck.

Explanation: Amy Lawrence was Tom's first love and later became Becky's rival for Tom's affections.

Explanation: Their reconciliation occurs when Tom takes the blame for Becky tearing a page in the teacher's anatomy book.

Explanation: Widow Douglas takes Huckleberry Finn into her home and attempts to civilize him.

Explanation: Mr. Dobbins took the teaching job after failing to become a doctor.

Explanation: Aunt Polly is described as the sister of Tom's deceased mother, and Sally Phelps is identified as Tom's 'other aunt', implying they are sisters.

Explanation: Pap Finn reappears to forcibly take Huck, claim his money, and demand he quit school, infuriated by Huck's attempts to improve his life.

Explanation: Injun Joe is the primary antagonist in *The Adventures of Tom Sawyer*, not *Adventures of Huckleberry Finn*.

Explanation: Injun Joe dies of starvation after being trapped in a sealed cave, not by capture and execution.

Explanation: The source states that The Ragged Man's body is later found drowned near the town's water landing.

Explanation: 'The King' and 'the Duke' are depicted as con men and main antagonists who join Huck and Jim, not benevolent assistants.

Explanation: The source states that 'the King' and 'the Duke' are eventually tarred and feathered and ridden out of town by an angry mob, indicating they do not escape justice.

Explanation: Muff Potter is a friendly fisherman who drinks heavily and is framed for Dr. Robinson's murder, not a respected elder who solves the crime.

Explanation: Dr. Robinson is murdered by Injun Joe, who then frames Muff Potter for the crime.

Explanation: Miss Watson is Jim's legal owner but treats him harshly and considers selling him, not freeing him kindly.

Explanation: The Ragged Man and Injun Joe believed the gold coins were loot from the bandit John Murrell, not Jesse James.

Explanation: Pap Finn reappears to forcibly take his son, attempting to claim Huck's money and demanding he quit school.

Explanation: Within Mark Twain's original works, Pap Finn vanishes and is later found dead, as revealed by Jim.

Explanation: Injun Joe is identified as the primary antagonist in *The Adventures of Tom Sawyer*.

Explanation: Injun Joe dies of starvation after being trapped in a sealed cave where he had been hiding stolen gold.

Explanation: The Ragged Man's body is found drowned near the town's water landing.

Explanation: 'The King' and 'the Duke' are described as two con men who serve as the main antagonists in *Adventures of Huckleberry Finn*.

Explanation: The source states that 'the King' and 'the Duke' are eventually tarred and feathered and ridden out of town on a rail by an angry mob.

Explanation: Muff Potter is framed for Dr. Robinson's murder by Injun Joe while Potter is drunk.

Explanation: Injun Joe murders Dr. Robinson at the town cemetery.

Explanation: The second Dr. Robinson in *Adventures of Huckleberry Finn* correctly identifies 'the King' and 'the Duke' as imposters.

Explanation: Miss Watson considers selling Jim to a New Orleans slave trader, which would mean a hard future and separation from his family.

Explanation: Injun Joe murders Dr. Robinson to settle an old grudge.

Explanation: Tom Sawyer lives with Aunt Polly, Sid, and Mary in the town of St. Petersburg, Missouri.

Explanation: According to the source, *The Adventures of Tom Sawyer* was published in 1876, and *Adventures of Huckleberry Finn* was published in 1884, making the statement incorrect.

Explanation: The source explicitly states that Thomas 'Tom' Sawyer is based on the young Samuel Clemens, Mark Twain's real name, reflecting his own childhood experiences.

Explanation: The source indicates that Pap Finn's backstory is explored in a later novel by Jon Clinch, while Mark Twain's original works primarily depict him as Huck's abusive, drunken father who vanishes.

Explanation: The source material indicates there are two characters named Jim: the runaway slave and a different, younger 'colored boy' in *The Adventures of Tom Sawyer*.

Explanation: The source explicitly mentions two different characters named Dr. Robinson: one in *The Adventures of Tom Sawyer* and another in *Adventures of Huckleberry Finn*.

Explanation: Becky Thatcher was based on Laura Hawkins, an actual friend of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), indicating she was not purely fictional.

Explanation: The source lists *Tom Sawyer Abroad* and *Tom Sawyer, Detective* as part of Mark Twain's series featuring Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.

Explanation: The source lists *The Adventures of Tom Sawyer*, *Adventures of Huckleberry Finn*, *Tom Sawyer Abroad*, and *Tom Sawyer, Detective* as part of the series, but not *Life on the Mississippi*.

Explanation: Thomas 'Tom' Sawyer is based on the young Samuel Clemens, who is Mark Twain's real name.

Explanation: The source material indicates there are two characters named Jim: the prominent runaway slave and a different, seemingly younger 'colored boy' in *The Adventures of Tom Sawyer*.

Explanation: Becky Thatcher was based on Laura Hawkins, an actual friend of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain).