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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Penn Cage's daughter?
(a) Olivia.
(b) Annie.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Peggy.

2. According to the person who convinces Penn to meet with him by telling him that his family is in danger, what is the next step after being mayor of Natchez?
(a) Lieutenant Colonel.
(b) President.
(c) Governor.
(d) District Attorney.

3. As Penn and his interviewer discuss racism in the south, how does Penn react?
(a) Unashamedly.
(b) Politically.
(c) Defensively.
(d) Acceptingly.

4. What kind of gun was used to kill Hillman?
(a) A pistol.
(b) A semi-automatic.
(c) A fifty-seven Magnum.
(d) A thirty-eight.

5. When the two women tell Penn the story of Payton's murder, how does Penn react?
(a) Penn is outraged.
(b) Penn is contrite.
(c) Penn is in denial.
(d) Penn is sympathetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Tom, who raped Penn's aunt years earlier?

2. Which character is friends with Penn even though he is Jewish and Penn is not?

3. What is the cause of death listed on Payton's death certificate?

4. As Chapter Five opens, to whom does Penn grant an interview?

5. Where is Penn's hometown?

(see the answer key)

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