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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 long before the story begins does Penn Cage's wife die?
(a) Seven months.
(b) Two months.
(c) Ten months.
(d) Five months.

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

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

4. According to Tom, in what year was Penn's aunt raped?
(a) 1972.
(b) 1973.
(c) 1965.
(d) 1968.

5. What has Presley recently been diagnosed with?
(a) Lung disease.
(b) Kidney failure.
(c) Heart murmurs.
(d) Cancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the cause of death listed on Payton's death certificate?

2. While Tom and Penn are fighting about the newspaper article, who rings Tom's doorbell?

3. 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?

4. When the two women appear on Tom's doorstep, how do the women view Penn?

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

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