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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What has Wilson never been able to read much in his palm reading hobby?
(a) The future.
(b) The life line.
(c) The romantic senses.
(d) The past.

4. What happens at the end of the meeting?
(a) A fire breaks out.
(b) Tom is arrested.
(c) A man is stabbed.
(d) The meeting tent falls down.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do Tom's aunts treat him the way they do?

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

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

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

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