Which word means "given to inconsistencies"? a-continuative b-contradictory c-contrary

What is a hyperbole in the book messenger

The adventures of tom sawyer, chapter 1 (excert)what does tom do to prevent aunt polly from finding out that he ate her jam? a) tom hides under the bed and then in the closet b) tom hide under the bed and tries to blame the cat c) tom hides in the closet so that aunt polly would not see him d) tom tried to wash the jam off and lied to aunt polly about the cat

After the doctors question their authenticity,the duke suggest that he and the king leave immediately with the money they have already stolen.why does the king refuse to leave