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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tom decide to handle his humiliation at the meeting?

2. Who tells Wilson about the duel?

3. What does Roxana do to help her son pay his debts?

4. What does Judge Driscoll do to punish Tom when he hears how Tom handled his humiliation at the meeting?

5. Who is Wilson with when Tom tries to embarrass him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Roxana want Tom to go to St. Louis?

3. What does Roxana do to help her son pay his debts?

4. What does Judge Driscoll do on Election Day?

5. What is Wilson's plan to catch the thief?

6. What happens when Wilson reads Luigi's palm?

7. Why does Tom tell Wilson he thinks his plan has not worked to catch the thief?

8. What does the Judge plan to do with the information Tom gives him about the twins?

9. What does Roxana make Tom promise to do before he goes to St. Louis after the duel?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Security and safety were two themes that were touched on a number of times throughout the course of this book. What are some of these instances, and how do these affect the characters in these scenes?

Essay Topic 2

Sacrifice is a theme that is very prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 3

Who were the main suspects for the murder, and what made them such prime suspects?

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