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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Wilson keep all the samples he collects?
(a) In small boxes.
(b) On glass slides.
(c) On his desk top.
(d) In white envelopes.

2. Why do Tom's aunts treat him the way they do?
(a) They fear him.
(b) They feel sorry for his loss.
(c) They don't have children.
(d) They don't know about his stealing.

3. What does Roxana first choose to do when she gets worried after the trial for the slaves involved in the theft?
(a) Kill the baby.
(b) Run away.
(c) Switch the baby.
(d) Sell the baby herself.

4. How does the slave boy treat Tom as they grow up?
(a) With disdain.
(b) With brotherly affection.
(c) With protection.
(d) With kindness.

5. How old is the slave boy when he is sold?
(a) 16.
(b) 14.
(c) 15.
(d) 17.

6. Why does Roxana get all dressed up when she gets worried?
(a) She doesn't want to be recognized.
(b) She wants to show her baby she cares.
(c) She wants to die looking nice.
(d) She wants to appear to be a white woman.

7. Who sees a woman in Tom's room one morning?
(a) Luigi.
(b) McCall.
(c) Judge Cooper.
(d) David Wilson.

8. What does Wilson make a comment about that makes people think he is unintelligent?
(a) Flying in the clouds.
(b) Owning half a dog.
(c) Sailing on the river.
(d) Mixing breeds of cats.

9. Why is Roxana cleared of the crime that the Percy slaves were accused of?
(a) She discovered religion.
(b) She was serving dinner.
(c) She was caring for the babies.
(d) She is a woman.

10. How many people come to stay with Aunt Patsy?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

11. What is Roxana saving up money for?
(a) Her son.
(b) To buy a ticket to Canada.
(c) Her retirement.
(d) To buy her husband out of slavery.

12. What part of Roxana's body is affected by her ailment?
(a) Her arms.
(b) Her knees.
(c) Her neck.
(d) Her spine.

13. What is the name of the most prominent man in town's only surviving nephew?
(a) Percy.
(b) Paul.
(c) Timothy.
(d) Thomas.

14. How does the Tom treat the slave boy as they grow up?
(a) With protection.
(b) With brotherly affection.
(c) With disdain.
(d) With kindness.

15. How does Tom get high debts?
(a) He gives his money away.
(b) He gambles.
(c) He write bad checks.
(d) He buys on credit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Twain use to describe the town in this book?

2. What does Roxana realize when she dresses her baby after she gets worried?

3. Who notices what Roxana has done with the babies?

4. How many slaves come forward with information of who committed the crime?

5. What happens to Roxana when Percy dies?

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