View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Penn and Caitlin discuss Penn's high school relationship with Livy, why does Caitlin suggest Livy left Penn?
(a) Livy was selfish.
(b) Livy was paid off.
(c) Livy was incompetent.
(d) Livy was pregnant.

2. In Chapter 24, as Penn is reviewing the case, Tom returns home with news that an attempt had been made on someone's life. On whose life was the attempt made?
(a) Caitlin Masters.
(b) Olivia Marston.
(c) Ray Presley.
(d) Althea Payton.

3. What is the eyewitness's name that Penn tracks down upon his return to Natchez?
(a) Marissa Presley.
(b) Frank Jones.
(c) Jimmy Rise.
(d) Betty Lou Beckman.

4. After driving around alone after Ruby's funeral, where does Penn finally end up?
(a) Penn's burned-out home.
(b) Master's apartment.
(c) Marston's family home.
(d) Presley's trailer.

5. Whom do Penn and Caitlin interview in Colorado?
(a) Agent Beckman.
(b) Agent Jones.
(c) Agent Marby.
(d) Agent Stone.

6. Why does the Hanratty brother try to kill Penn?
(a) Revenge.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Orders.
(d) Money.

7. What does the judge threaten Marston with if Marston refuses Penn access to the files?
(a) Tax evasion.
(b) Murder.
(c) Fraud.
(d) Obstruction.

8. Penn stops in Huntsville to witness the execution of ___________.
(a) Arthur Lee Hanratty.
(b) Ike Ransom.
(c) Huey Moak.
(d) Peter Lutjens.

9. What do Marston and his companion remove from Marston's office?
(a) Drugs.
(b) Disks.
(c) Boxes.
(d) Weapons.

10. At the funeral, Althea tells the congregation that Penn is unselfish in his pursuit of the truth. What is Penn's real motivation for pursuing the Payton case?
(a) Revenge.
(b) Truth.
(c) Justice.
(d) Money.

11. As Penn and Stone part, what does Stone promise to do if he survives the night?
(a) Apologize to Althea.
(b) Protect Penn.
(c) Testify against Marston.
(d) Make things right.

12. As Penn, Caitlin, and Annie wait for their plane in the Baton Rouge airport, whom does Penn see getting off a plane?
(a) Ruby Flowers.
(b) Olivia Marston.
(c) Peggy Cage.
(d) Ray Presley.

13. When Penn leaves Althea's house, what does he take with him?
(a) An engine piece.
(b) A gas cap.
(c) A phone number.
(d) An employment record.

14. According to Althea, who was one of the agents that originally investigated Payton's death?
(a) Agent Stone.
(b) Agent Hanratty.
(c) Agent Masters.
(d) Agent Marston.

15. Who arrives with the police and orders the boxes removed from the Marston family home for safekeeping?
(a) Judge Franklin.
(b) Judge Morris.
(c) Judge Murphy.
(d) Judge Foust.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Penn visits Agent Stone again, what does Penn learn from the agent?

2. What do Livy and Penn find when they return from their drive?

3. In Chapter 24, as Penn is reviewing the case, Tom returns home with news that an attempt had been made on someone's life. How was the attempt made?

4. According to the records stolen by the person who interrupts Penn and his companion at Biscuits and Blues, what was the fee for her private adoption?

5. As Penn and his bodyguard are at the warehouse, shots are fired. How many men wind up dead?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 496 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample