How does tom convince the other boys to whitewash aunt polly's fence for him?
a. he threatens them with physical violence.
b. he begs them to be kind and him.
c. he pays them for their efforts.
d. he tricks them into thinking the work is fun?

The answer is D. Tom makes whitewashing the fence out to be great fun in which he deserves something in return if he were to allow the other boys to do the task. In the end he received many trinkets and other items, in exchange the boys are allowed to paint the fence for Tom.