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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the occupation of the person who follows Penn home from the fundraiser?
(a) He's an FBI agent.
(b) He's an investigator.
(c) He's the sheriff.
(d) He's the mayor.

2. After telling his father that he's bought the gun, whose office does Penn head to?
(a) Austin Mackey.
(b) Shad Johnson.
(c) Ike Ransom.
(d) John Portman.

3. According to the article published after Penn's interview, what does Penn call Payton's murderers?
(a) Thieves.
(b) Heroes.
(c) Cowards.
(d) Evildoers.

4. After learning that Penn is going to investigate Payton's murder, what does Althea show Penn?
(a) Payton's files.
(b) Payton's car.
(c) Payton's garage.
(d) Payton's office.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Penn been away from Natchez for before he returns to begin a new life?

2. How many Hanratty brothers are there?

3. Who does the person following Penn believe was responsible for the murder of Payton?

4. Why does the waitress interrupt Penn's interview?

5. According to the person who convinces Penn to meet with him by telling him that his family is in danger, what does this person consider Payton to be?

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