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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who becomes close friends with the people visiting Aunt Patsy?
(a) Sheriff Wilson.
(b) David Wilson.
(c) Chambers.
(d) Tom.

3. Where are the people from who come to stay with Aunt Patsy?
(a) Italy.
(b) Spain.
(c) Ireland.
(d) England.

4. When does Tom agree to meet with Roxana?
(a) In the early morning.
(b) Late at night.
(c) During church.
(d) During his lunch break.

5. What is David Wilson's occupation?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Scientist.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wilson say is found in people's hair?

2. Where are the ancestors of the most prominent man in town from?

3. Who helps Roxana get back to Dawson's landing?

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

5. What college does Tom go to?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does David Wilson feel about the twins when he meets them?

2. Who is the most prominent person in Dawson's Landing?

3. What caused Tom to get cut out of Judge Driscoll's will the first time?

4. What makes Aunt Patsy something of a celebrity in the town?

5. What does Tom do when he goes to college?

6. Why does Roxana quit her job, and what horrible surprise greets her?

7. How does Wilson make a negative impression on the town?

8. What does Roxana become worried about after the trial for the slaves involved in the theft?

9. Who lives with Judge Driscoll?

10. What does Wilson decide to do when he sees that having a law practice will not be possible in the new town?

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