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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Tom tell his uncle he did not challenge Luigi to a duel?
(a) He was afraid to face a murderer.
(b) He wanted to be peaceable.
(c) He did not want his aunts to mourn.
(d) He has no training with a gun.

3. Who was spotted leaving the house the night of the murder?
(a) Aunt Pratt.
(b) Tom.
(c) A strange woman.
(d) Angelo.

4. What does Tom use to stab his uncle?
(a) The twins' knife.
(b) The fire poker.
(c) A letter opener.
(d) A pen knife.

5. Who does Tom tell about his thoughts about why Wilson's plan has not worked to catch the thief?
(a) All of these.
(b) Judge Driscoll.
(c) The constable.
(d) Wilson.

6. How does Tom travel to St. Louis?
(a) Motor car.
(b) Stage coach.
(c) Train.
(d) Steamboat.

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

8. How does Tom dress when he commits crimes?
(a) Like a scholar.
(b) Like a woman.
(c) Like a slave.
(d) Like his uncle.

9. What was stolen from the twins?
(a) A bag of coins.
(b) A knife.
(c) A map.
(d) A ring.

10. What is the supposed motive for the accused murderer?
(a) Theft.
(b) Revenge.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Slander.

11. Where does Roxana go after helping her son pay his debts?
(a) North.
(b) Canada.
(c) Down river.
(d) Judge Driscoll's house.

12. Why does Wilson agree to represent the accused?
(a) He does not believe they are guilty.
(b) He has wanted to be a lawyer for a long time.
(c) He has good evidence.
(d) He thinks it is his moral duty.

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

14. Who told Tom to return to St. Louis for a time?
(a) Judge Driscoll.
(b) Roxana.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Aunt Pratt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the things Tom takes with him to St. Louis?

2. How does Judge Driscoll think Tom should have handled his humiliation at the meeting?

3. How does Angelo show what his gift from a prince looked like?

4. What does Roxana make Tom promise to do in a year's time after she helps him pay his debts?

5. What does Roxana do to help her son pay his debts?

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