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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 does Berryman promise Oona before leaving the beach house?
(a) He is leaving town.
(b) He will call her.
(c) He will return.
(d) He will not come back.

2. What are Berryman's thoughts about the car that drives past his house several times?
(a) He doesn't notice the car.
(b) He memorizes the license plate number.
(c) He doesn't become alarmed.
(d) He follows the car.

3. What does Horn's adviser tell him could cost him many white votes?
(a) His hairstyle.
(b) His past records.
(c) His accent.
(d) His wardrobe.

4. What does Berryman remember about a trip he took to Mexico?
(a) The fun he had with his brother.
(b) A murder he planned.
(c) A run-in with a group of hit men.
(d) The fishing trip he went on.

5. Who does Ochs visit after meeting Oona?
(a) The Quinns.
(b) Ben's parents.
(c) The Poole's.
(d) Berryman's parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of night does Oona say she and Berryman spent together a few weeks before the murder of Horn?

2. What does Oona say Berryman went to New York City to do?

3. Why does Berryman go see his father?

4. Where is Berryman when he thinks about where he would like to retire?

5. What is Berryman doing when he sees a car drive past his house several times?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Ochs's writing career for the newspaper in Part 4.

2. Explain the meeting that takes place when Berryman takes Oona to New York City.

3. What happens at the country club that gives readers a stronger understanding of the plot to kill Horn?

4. Describe the role of Horn's adviser during Horn's political campaign.

5. Why does Ochs appear cautious of Oona after hearing her stories about her involvement with Berryman and the plan to murder Horn?

6. What happens when Horn is on television?

7. How does Ochs describe Jimmie Lee Horn?

8. What happens to Ben at the end of Part 3, and what does the event cause readers to think about him?

9. What events take place when Berryman arrives in Nashville before Horn's murder?

10. So far in the story, what things has Berryman done that could label him as someone who does not care about his own safety?

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