How does Tom's insistence that he enjoys whitewashing the fence move the plot forward? Responses It causes Ben to want to do the whitewashing. It causes Ben to want to do the whitewashing. It leads to Ben criticizing Tom about his work. It leads to Ben criticizing Tom about his work. It leads to Ben leaving Tom to go find his other friends. It leads to Ben leaving Tom to go find his other friends. It causes Ben to leave and go swimming.