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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 does the story initially describe Ray Presley?
(a) As an upstanding citizen.
(b) As a dangerous man.
(c) As a lying thief.
(d) As an honest person.

2. As Chapter Five opens, to whom does Penn grant an interview?
(a) Olivia Mackey.
(b) Caitlin Masters.
(c) Olivia Marston.
(d) Caitlin Presley.

3. What is the name of the girl Penn was involved with during high school?
(a) Caitlin.
(b) Olivia.
(c) Althea.
(d) Sarah.

4. Who is the current mayor of Natchez?
(a) Ike Ransom.
(b) Riley Warren.
(c) Sam Jacobs.
(d) Shad Johnson.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who drives Penn home from the fundraising party?

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

3. Which old school friend does Penn run into at the fundraising party?

4. When the two women tell Penn the story of Payton's murder, how does Penn react?

5. What is the name of the waitress that interrupts Penn's interview?

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