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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Judge Driscoll decide to re-write his will?
(a) He wants to include Luigi in the will.
(b) He might die in the duel.
(c) He has found out the truth about his nephew.
(d) He is angry with Tom.

2. What does Roxana do to help her son pay his debts?
(a) Gives him her precious ring.
(b) Allows herself to be sold as a slave.
(c) Sells her home.
(d) Gives him back her part of the inheritance.

3. Why was Judge Driscoll not aware of Tom's humiliation at the meeting?
(a) He went to bed early.
(b) He was with a mistress.
(c) He was out of town.
(d) He was at a different meeting.

4. Who kicks Tom during the meeting?
(a) Sheriff Cooper.
(b) Angelo.
(c) Luigi.
(d) David Wilson.

5. Why does Tom hate that his uncle did not die in the duel?
(a) He would have died in honor.
(b) He would not have found out about the debt.
(c) The inheritance would have solved his problems.
(d) There would be a better way for him to hide.

6. Where does Tom meet with Roxana after she was sold?
(a) Judge's house.
(b) The Haunted House.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) St. Louis.

7. What does Tom take with him to St. Louis?
(a) A claim to his inheritance.
(b) A bag of coins.
(c) Some stolen items.
(d) Some of his uncle's checks.

8. Where does the person with the plan to catch the thief think he will be caught?
(a) The bank.
(b) The saloon.
(c) The pawn shop.
(d) The general store.

9. Where was Roxana sent to work after she was sold?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The house.
(c) The gardens.
(d) The fields.

10. What is the only thing that gives Tom pleasure after learning the truth of his birth?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Stealing.
(d) Gambling.

11. Where does Roxana tell Tom to go after the duel?
(a) St. Louis.
(b) Baton Rouge.
(c) Louisville.
(d) New Orleans.

12. How much does Tom get from the sale of Roxana?
(a) One third of what he needs.
(b) Exactly what he needs.
(c) Twice what he needs.
(d) Half what he needs.

13. What does Wilson see when he reads Luigi's palm?
(a) A tragedy.
(b) A secret.
(c) A lover.
(d) A lie.

14. Who gave Roxana some money after she escaped?
(a) A chaplain.
(b) Judge Driscoll.
(c) Chambers.
(d) The steamboat owner.

15. How long does Wilson wait for the thief to be caught?
(a) 6 days.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 10 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tom try to win his uncle's trust?

2. What is a group in town trying to legalize?

3. What is the supposed motive for the accused murderer?

4. What does Tom use to stab his uncle?

5. Why does Tom tell his uncle he did not challenge Luigi to a duel?

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