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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who drives Penn home from the fundraising party?
(a) Tom.
(b) Austin.
(c) Sam.
(d) Ike.

3. How does the story initially describe Tom Cage?
(a) A lying thief.
(b) An incompetent doctor.
(c) A fine man.
(d) A dangerous man.

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

5. Who does the person following Penn believe was responsible for the murder of Payton?
(a) Shad Johnson.
(b) Leo Marston.
(c) Sam Jacobs.
(d) John Portman.

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

7. Whom does Penn suggest Tom talk to about Tom's options regarding the blackmail?
(a) Austin Mackey.
(b) Ray Presley.
(c) Shad Johnson.
(d) Sam Jacobs.

8. What company is considering Natchez for its new plant location?
(a) Volkswagen.
(b) BASF.
(c) Toyota.
(d) Nike.

9. What is the name of the plant at which Payton worked?
(a) Interstate Battery.
(b) Exide Battery.
(c) Duracell Battery.
(d) Triton Battery.

10. Where was Hanratty's brother shot?
(a) In the heart.
(b) In the leg.
(c) In the eye.
(d) In the back.

11. 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?
(a) Penn is mugged.
(b) Penn is shot at.
(c) Penn is an accident.
(d) Penn is beaten.

12. What is the occupation of the father of the girl Penn was involved with during high school?
(a) Attorney.
(b) Editor.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Judge.

13. What is the nickname of the person who follows Penn home from the fundraiser?
(a) The Machine.
(b) The Spike.
(c) The Terminator.
(d) The Matador.

14. Who convinces Penn to meet with him by telling Penn that his family is in danger?
(a) Riley Warren.
(b) Sam Jacobs.
(c) Austin Mackey.
(d) Shad Johnson.

15. Which of the characters at the fundraising party is an alcoholic?
(a) Tom Cage.
(b) Ray Presley.
(c) Maude Marston.
(d) Leo Marston.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the paper that Penn's interviewer works for?

2. Who is Payton's mother?

3. According to the rumors that Penn had heard, where is Olivia living?

4. At the fundraising party, who throws a drink in Penn's face?

5. What is Penn Cage's occupation?

(see the answer keys)

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