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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Sam, what rumor has he heard about Olivia?
(a) Her husband is violent.
(b) Her marriage is ending.
(c) She spends money like water.
(d) She's moving back to Natchez.

2. While Penn was still in high school, who often worked for the father of the girl Penn was involved with?
(a) Delano Payton.
(b) Austin Mackey.
(c) Ray Presley.
(d) Leo Marston.

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

4. What is the name of Penn Cage's mother?
(a) Annie.
(b) Olivia.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Peggy.

5. According to the rumors that Penn had heard, to whom is Olivia married?
(a) A doctor.
(b) An attorney.
(c) A banker.
(d) A stockbroker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Penn and his daughter when Penn decides to move back to his hometown?

2. What is the nickname of the person who follows Penn home from the fundraiser?

3. Who is Payton's widow?

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

5. What happens as Penn is on his way home from the meeting with the man who warned Penn that his family might be in danger?

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