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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was NOT a form of transportation Roxana used when running away?
(a) Steamboat.
(b) Train.
(c) Horseback.
(d) Canoe.

2. How does Tom decide to pay for Roxana's freedom?
(a) He will write a check with his uncle's signature.
(b) He will sell the twin's knife.
(c) He will win at gambling.
(d) He will steal money from his uncle.

3. What season is Election Day held in?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Summer.
(d) Fall.

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

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

6. What does Wilson see when he reads Luigi's palm?
(a) A lover.
(b) A secret.
(c) A tragedy.
(d) A lie.

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

8. What does Roxana do to help her son pay his debts?
(a) Sells her home.
(b) Gives him back her part of the inheritance.
(c) Allows herself to be sold as a slave.
(d) Gives him her precious ring.

9. Who does Luigi get to represent him in court?
(a) Angelo.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Himself.
(d) Sheriff Cooper.

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

11. Who was spotted leaving the house the night of the murder?
(a) Tom.
(b) A strange woman.
(c) Angelo.
(d) Aunt Pratt.

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

13. 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.

14. What political office is Wilson told to run for?
(a) Sheriff.
(b) Governor.
(c) Mayor.
(d) Judge.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What major difference between the twins is shown when they join the meeting for a group to legalize something in town?

2. Why does Wilson agree to represent the accused?

3. How does Angelo show what his gift from a prince looked like?

4. Where does Roxana go after helping her son pay his debts?

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

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