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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Hanratty is convicted, his brother is shot and killed. Who shoots Hanratty's brother?
(a) Peggy.
(b) Tom.
(c) Lou.
(d) Penn.

2. Who is Payton's widow?
(a) Althea.
(b) Ruby.
(c) Livy.
(d) Marie.

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

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

5. What is Penn Cage's occupation?
(a) An accountant.
(b) A doctor.
(c) An author.
(d) An attorney.

6. For whom is the fundraising party being held?
(a) Austin Mackey.
(b) John Portman.
(c) Shad Johnson.
(d) Riley Warren.

7. Of what is Penn accused by the woman who throws a drink in his face?
(a) Ruining her son's life.
(b) Ruining her husband's life.
(c) Ruining her daughter's life.
(d) Ruining her life.

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

9. What is the name of the FBI agent that has helped Penn in the past?
(a) Peter Lutjens.
(b) Ronald Rundell.
(c) Willie Pinder.
(d) Parker Marvin.

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

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

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

13. Who is the father of the girl Penn was involved with during high school?
(a) Ray Presley.
(b) Leo Marston.
(c) Delano Payton.
(d) Austin Mackey.

14. How long has Penn been away from Natchez for before he returns to begin a new life?
(a) Twenty years.
(b) Sixteen years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Twelve years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Penn characterize the man who convinces Penn to meet with him by telling Penn that his family is in danger?

2. Who follows Penn as he returns home from the fundraiser?

3. How does the story initially describe Ray Presley?

4. How many Hanratty brothers are there?

5. According to the article published after Penn's interview, what does Penn call Payton's murderers?

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