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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the most prominent man in the town?
(a) Dr. Wilson.
(b) Judge Driscoll.
(c) Major Wilstead.
(d) Sherriff Thompson.

2. What happens to Roxana when Percy dies?
(a) She is sold Down River.
(b) She is sold to a steam boat manager.
(c) She is given her freedom.
(d) She is traded at auction.

3. Who does Roxana hope will help her when she ends up penniless?
(a) David Wilson.
(b) Tom.
(c) Judge Driscoll.
(d) Chambers.

4. What part of Roxana's body is affected by her ailment?
(a) Her spine.
(b) Her neck.
(c) Her knees.
(d) Her arms.

5. What makes Aunt Patsy something of a celebrity in the area?
(a) She houses some travelers.
(b) She suffers a terrible loss.
(c) She sings a beautiful ballad.
(d) She is a witness in a crime.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who becomes close friends with the people visiting Aunt Patsy?

3. How long does Roxana work on the steamboat?

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

5. What is the name of Percy's slave?

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