Question: What story was written by Child in 1842?
Answer: The figure of the "tragic octoroon" was a stock character of abolitionist literature: a mixed-race woman raised as if a white woman in her white father's household, until his bankruptcy or death has her reduced to a menial position She may even be unaware of her status before being reduced to victimization.
A single-select problem: Is the question answered in a satisfactory fashion?

(I) yes (II) no
(II)