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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Leo Marston characterized when he is introduced into the novel?
(a) As Natchez money.
(b) As Natchez loyalty.
(c) As Natchez greed.
(d) As Natchez royalty.

2. How did Payton die?
(a) He burned to death.
(b) He was shot.
(c) He was in an accident.
(d) He suffocated.

3. What is the name of the waitress that interrupts Penn's interview?
(a) Livy.
(b) Annie.
(c) Katie.
(d) Jenny.

4. Where is Penn's hometown?
(a) Denver.
(b) Lubbock.
(c) Tucson.
(d) Natchez.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the characters at the fundraising party is an alcoholic?

2. At the time of the fight with Penn, what was the occupation of the man Penn fought with for the right to prosecute Hanratty?

3. How much time passes before Presley begins talking about Hillman's murder?

4. While Tom and Penn are fighting about the newspaper article, who rings Tom's doorbell?

5. What is the name of the paper that Penn's interviewer works for?

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