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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what state did Hillman's murder take place?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Alabama.

2. Who is the current mayor of Natchez?
(a) Sam Jacobs.
(b) Ike Ransom.
(c) Riley Warren.
(d) Shad Johnson.

3. 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 sympathetic.
(d) Penn is in denial.

4. What is the name of the black woman who works for the Cage family?
(a) Peggy.
(b) Kate.
(c) Ruby.
(d) Sarah.

5. Who is the father of the girl Penn was involved with during high school?
(a) Austin Mackey.
(b) Ray Presley.
(c) Leo Marston.
(d) Delano Payton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who picks up Penn and his daughter from the airport?

2. How long before the story begins does Penn Cage's wife die?

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

4. What is the name of the waitress that interrupts Penn's interview?

5. What is the name of the black man running for mayor in Penn's hometown?

(see the answer key)

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