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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tom go about paying his debts?
(a) He steals from his neighbors.
(b) He asks his aunt for the money.
(c) He gets a job.
(d) He writes checks in his uncle's name.

2. How long does Wilson wait for the thief to be caught?
(a) 10 days.
(b) 6 days.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 1 week.

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

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

5. How does Judge Driscoll think Tom should have handled his humiliation at the meeting?
(a) Challenged Luigi to a duel.
(b) Taken it to court.
(c) Hold a personal discussion.
(d) Run him out of town.

6. What is the only thing that gives Tom pleasure after learning the truth of his birth?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Stealing.
(d) Sleeping.

7. How does Tom feel about himself after learning the truth of his birth?
(a) Lucky.
(b) Amused.
(c) Embarrassed.
(d) Angry.

8. Who kicks Tom during the meeting?
(a) David Wilson.
(b) Luigi.
(c) Sheriff Cooper.
(d) Angelo.

9. What is a group in town trying to legalize?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Tobacco.
(c) Cough syrup.
(d) Rum.

10. Why does Tom choose the time he does to commit crimes?
(a) There are lots of jobs available.
(b) There are lots of empty houses.
(c) His aunt has missed him.
(d) His uncle is out of town.

11. Who told Tom to return to St. Louis for a time?
(a) Aunt Pratt.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Roxana.
(d) Judge Driscoll.

12. Who does Tom go to hoping for a sympathetic ear about his humiliation at the meeting?
(a) Aunt Pratt.
(b) Roxana.
(c) Chambers.
(d) Wilson.

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

14. Who took the item from the twins?
(a) Roxana.
(b) Chambers.
(c) Tom.
(d) Judge Driscoll.

15. Why does Tom hate that his uncle did not die in the duel?
(a) He would not have found out about the debt.
(b) He would have died in honor.
(c) The inheritance would have solved his problems.
(d) There would be a better way for him to hide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roxana make Tom promise to do in a year's time after she helps him pay his debts?

2. Who has made a plan to catch the thief?

3. What season is Election Day held in?

4. What did Angelo once get from a Prince?

5. Why do Tom's friends not notice the change in his attitude after he learns the truth of his birth?

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