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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who follows Penn as he returns home from the fundraiser?
(a) Ike Ransom.
(b) Shad Johnson.
(c) Austin Mackey.
(d) Leo Marston.

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

3. What does one of the Hanratty brothers periodically send to Penn?
(a) Letters.
(b) Threats.
(c) Postcards.
(d) Pictures.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is friends with Penn even though he is Jewish and Penn is not?

2. How much money does Penn buy the Payton file for?

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. In what year was Payton murdered?

5. According to the person Penn goes to see after telling his father that he's bought the gun, what happened to the Payton file?

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