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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tom tell his uncle he did not challenge Luigi to a duel?
(a) He has no training with a gun.
(b) He wanted to be peaceable.
(c) He did not want his aunts to mourn.
(d) He was afraid to face a murderer.

2. Who gave Roxana some money after she escaped?
(a) The steamboat owner.
(b) Judge Driscoll.
(c) Chambers.
(d) A chaplain.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was spotted leaving the house the night of the murder?

2. Which of the following was NOT a form of transportation Roxana used when running away?

3. Who does Luigi get to represent him in court?

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

5. What political position is Judge Driscoll running for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Tom rides to St. Louis to pay part of his gambling debt?

2. Why did Luigi once kill a man?

3. What does Tom say to embarrass David Wilson in front of the twins?

4. What does Luigi plan to do in response to what Judge Driscoll said on election day, and why doesn't he?

5. How did Tom decide to settle his humiliation during the meeting?

6. Why does Tom tell Judge Driscoll he did not challenge Luigi to a duel?

7. How does Tom hide his appearance while robbing from his neighbors?

8. What happened when Tom tried to steal money from his uncle?

9. How did Roxana escape from the farmer she was sold to?

10. What does Judge Driscoll do on Election Day?

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