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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chatpers 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the black man running for mayor in Penn's hometown?
(a) Henry Lee.
(b) Shad Johnson.
(c) Tom Cage.
(d) Ray Presley.

2. In what year was Payton murdered?
(a) 1965.
(b) 1967.
(c) 1969.
(d) 1968.

3. What happened to Tom when he was the defendant in a malpractice suit years earlier?
(a) Tom had a nervous breakdown.
(b) Tom had a heart attack.
(c) Tom fled the state.
(d) Tom was arrested.

4. Where was Hanratty's brother shot?
(a) In the back.
(b) In the heart.
(c) In the eye.
(d) In the leg.

5. What is Penn Cage's occupation?
(a) An accountant.
(b) An author.
(c) An attorney.
(d) A doctor.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many Hanratty brothers are there?

4. According to the article published after Penn's interview, what does Penn call Payton's murderers?

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

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