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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ailment makes Roxana quit her job?
(a) Lombago.
(b) Psoriasis.
(c) Arthritis.
(d) Gout.

2. What does Tom say after his life has been saved?
(a) He was just pretending.
(b) He is grateful to be alive.
(c) He wishes he would have died.
(d) He hates the boy who saved him.

3. Who tells Roxana that Tom was briefly disinherited?
(a) Aunt Pratt.
(b) Tom.
(c) Judge Driscoll.
(d) Chambers.

4. What does Tom do that disappoints Judge Driscoll?
(a) Hits his aunt.
(b) Quits college.
(c) Steals some money.
(d) Strikes a slave.

5. How long does Roxana work on the steamboat?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 8 years.
(c) 7 years.
(d) 6 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aunt Patsy called by the town people?

2. What does Roxana first choose to do when she gets worried after the trial for the slaves involved in the theft?

3. What does Roxana decide to do after changing her mind about what to do about her worries?

4. What is the name of Percy's slave?

5. What makes Aunt Patsy something of a celebrity in the area?

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