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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Leo Marston characterized when he is introduced into the novel?
(a) As Natchez royalty.
(b) As Natchez money.
(c) As Natchez greed.
(d) As Natchez loyalty.

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

3. Who is the district attorney in Natchez?
(a) Leo Marston.
(b) John Portman.
(c) Ray Presley.
(d) Austin Mackey.

4. What is the occupation of the man Penn fought with for the right to prosecute Hanratty now?
(a) FBI Director.
(b) Natchez County Sheriff.
(c) CIA Director.
(d) IRS Director.

5. At the time of the fight with Penn, what was the occupation of the man Penn fought with for the right to prosecute Hanratty?
(a) FBI Director.
(b) Oregon Deputy Director.
(c) Natchez County Sheriff.
(d) California District Attorney.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of Penn Cage's father?

2. What is the name of Penn Cage's wife?

3. Who is Payton's mother?

4. Why does the waitress interrupt 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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