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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the two women appear on Tom's doorstep, how do the women view Penn?
(a) As their healer.
(b) As their champion.
(c) As their slayer.
(d) As their betrayer.

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

3. 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?
(a) An electric charge.
(b) A stepping stone.
(c) A trumpet call.
(d) A thunderbolt.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state did Hillman's murder take place?

2. Who convinces Penn to meet with him by telling Penn that his family is in danger?

3. According to Tom, who had Tom told about Ellen's rape in his office?

4. Who is Payton's widow?

5. Who is the father of the girl Penn was involved with during high school?

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