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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much time passes before Presley begins talking about Hillman's murder?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Twenty years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Twenty-five years.

2. When Penn has a dream that someone is trying to tell him something, whom does Penn see in his dream?
(a) Caitlin Masters.
(b) Peggy Cage.
(c) Ruby Flowers.
(d) Olivia Marston.

3. What is the occupation of the person who follows Penn home from the fundraiser?
(a) He's the mayor.
(b) He's the sheriff.
(c) He's an investigator.
(d) He's an FBI agent.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the story initially describe Tom Cage?

3. How did Payton die?

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

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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