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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ochs feel towards the Quinns?

2. What does Oona say she and Berryman were under the influence of on the night they spent together a few weeks before the murder of Horn?

3. When arriving in Nashville, where does Berryman go?

4. After Berryman goes to see Johnboy, what does Johnboy do?

5. What does Berryman remember about a trip he took to Mexico?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ochs say about Oona's parents, the Quinns?

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

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

4. What does Ochs wonder about Oona after hearing her stories involving the murder of Horn?

5. What suspicious event occurs while Berryman is at his beach house?

6. What does Berryman do when he travels to Texas?

7. When Ochs returns to Nashville in Part 4, who is being investigated and what is the importance of the investigation?

8. What happens when Berryman goes to Bert Poole's house?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Part 3, Oona Quinn is introduced for the first time. What role does Oona play in the story? Is she important to the investigation Ochs is conducting? What is the significance of her relationship with Thomas Berryman?

Essay Topic 2

In Part 4, Ochs receives a letter from a customs inspector. What does the letter say? What is the connection between the information in the letter and Berryman's visit to New York City? Cite examples from the text in order to justify your response.

Essay Topic 3

When Jimmie Lee Horn is murdered, Bert Poole is stated as the murderer. What events led to Bert's charge of murder? What causes people in the story to firmly believe Bert was the killer of Horn? Was Bert framed? Cite examples from the text that support your response.

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