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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the cause of death listed on Payton's death certificate?
(a) Accident.
(b) Gunshot.
(c) Smoke inhalation.
(d) Drowning.

2. When Penn suggests to his father that they need to talk, where do the two men go?
(a) The back porch.
(b) The dining room.
(c) The library.
(d) The kitchen.

3. While Tom and Penn are fighting about the newspaper article, who rings Tom's doorbell?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Caitlin.
(c) Livy.
(d) Jenny.

4. According to Tom, who had Tom told about Ellen's rape in his office?
(a) Leo Marston.
(b) Don Hillman.
(c) Riley Warren.
(d) Ray Presley.

5. Why does the waitress interrupt Penn's interview?
(a) For his order.
(b) For his autograph.
(c) To deliver his bill.
(d) To deliver his food.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the story initially describe Tom Cage?

2. How does Tom feel to this day about Hillman's murder?

3. After committing a racially-motivated murder in California, where did Hanratty and his brothers escape to?

4. 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?

5. Whom does Penn suggest Tom talk to about Tom's options regarding the blackmail?

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