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

4. Why did Luigi kill a man?
(a) The man violated his sister.
(b) The man challenged him to a duel.
(c) The man was trying to kill his brother.
(d) The man was accused of a crime.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Luigi intend to do after the Judge says horrible things about him on Election Day?

2. Why does Tom choose the time he does to commit crimes?

3. What has Wilson never been able to read much in his palm reading hobby?

4. Where does Tom tell his uncle he was when he heard about what the twins were?

5. What season is Election Day held in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Judge plan to do with the information Tom gives him about the twins?

2. Why does Tom tell Wilson he thinks his plan has not worked to catch the thief?

3. Why are the twins accused of murdering Judge Driscoll?

4. What did Roxana threaten to do if Tom tried to send her back to the farm?

5. What does Roxana make Tom promise to do before he goes to St. Louis after the duel?

6. When does Tom steal from his neighbors' houses and why?

7. What does Tom say to embarrass David Wilson in front of the twins?

8. Why does Roxana tell Tom that she is so sure that Judge Driscoll will not live much longer?

9. Why does Roxana want Tom to go to St. Louis?

10. How does Tom hide his appearance while robbing from his neighbors?

(see the answer keys)

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