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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-21 and Conclusion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Percy's slave put in charge of raising his son?
(a) He knew she would care well for him.
(b) His wife was sick.
(c) He was afraid to get attached to the child.
(d) His wife had died.

2. What does Judge Driscoll do to punish Tom when he hears how Tom handled his humiliation at the meeting?
(a) Tears up his will.
(b) Refuses to pay his debts.
(c) Changes his bank account.
(d) Writes him off as an adopted son.

3. How long does Roxana work on the steamboat?
(a) 8 years.
(b) 6 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 7 years.

4. What does Percy threaten to do if the slaves do not admit who committed the crime?
(a) Sell them down river.
(b) Put them in prison.
(c) Sell them to a plantation.
(d) Put them on a steam boat.

5. What does Roxana disguise herself as when she runs away after being sold?
(a) A white woman.
(b) An old lady.
(c) A maid.
(d) A black man.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Wilson wait for the thief to be caught?

2. Who comes to stay with Aunt Patsy?

3. Who is the slave boy sold to?

4. Why is Wilson unable to get good clients in the new town?

5. Who agrees to sell the murderer?

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