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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What role does Ben say he played in the assassination of Horn?
(a) Investigator.
(b) Reporter.
(c) Fact Checker.
(d) A go-between for hitmen.

2. What could Ochs's feelings towards Ben cause him to forget about Ben?
(a) He is helping him.
(b) He has mental issues.
(c) He's a murderer.
(d) He could be lying.

3. What is Ochs Jones's profession?
(a) Detective.
(b) Reporter.
(c) Cop.
(d) Law Teacher.

4. How does Ochs describe the Southern man after hearing the events that led to his appearance?
(a) Violent.
(b) Naive.
(c) Mysterious.
(d) Clever.

5. What is Johnboy's standing with the public?
(a) He is strongly liked.
(b) He is still wanted in office.
(c) He has no public support.
(d) He is strongly disliked.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Ochs use to describe Johnboy?

2. Why does Berryman contact the men who hired the Southern man?

3. What is Johnboy Terrell's job?

4. What was Berryman's job involving the three brothers?

5. Who does Ben believe is following him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Ben after accepting the order to kill Horn?

2. What news does Ochs receive while bathing in his hotel room?

3. Describe the profession of Ochs Jones.

4. How does Ochs's opinion of Ben change from his first interview to his last?

5. In Part 2, why does Ochs return to Long Island, and what information is he given?

6. Describe Ben Toy's profession.

7. When Ochs returns to Long Island, what information is he given?

8. What facts arise that lead Ochs to believe Ben's story of Horn's murder?

9. What causes Ochs to be unhappy during his final meeting with Ben?

10. What happens that causes readers to become more aware of the emotional state of Ben?

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