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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. Why can't Tom sell the most valuable item he stole?
(a) He will get caught.
(b) He likes it too much.
(c) It will be good evidence in his case.
(d) He needs it for protection.

2. What does Judge Driscoll do to repair the family name after hearing about Tom's humiliation at the meeting?
(a) Pays for the damages to the building.
(b) Challenges Luigi to a duel.
(c) Writes Tom out of the Driscoll will.
(d) Calls a formal hearing between Tom and Luigi.

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

4. What does Luigi intend to do after the Judge says horrible things about him on Election Day?
(a) Prove that the Judge was lying.
(b) Leave the town.
(c) Take him to court.
(d) Challenge him to a duel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom take with him to St. Louis?

2. What does Tom tell his unlce the twins are?

3. How does Tom feel about himself after learning the truth of his birth?

4. Where does Roxana tell Tom to go after the duel?

5. What was stolen from the twins?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when Wilson reads Luigi's palm?

4. How did Roxana escape from the farmer she was sold to?

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

6. How did Tom decide to settle his humiliation during the meeting?

7. What is Wilson's plan to catch the thief?

8. What happened when Tom tried to steal money from his uncle?

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

10. What does Tom do to make himself feel better after learning the truth about his birth?

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