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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was Payton murdered?
(a) 1968.
(b) 1967.
(c) 1965.
(d) 1969.

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

3. How much money does Penn offer to Ray Presley to buy Presley's gun?
(a) $50,000.
(b) $75,000.
(c) $100,000.
(d) $25,000.

4. What is the occupation of Penn Cage's father?
(a) A doctor.
(b) An attorney.
(c) An author.
(d) An accountant.

5. Who convinces Penn to meet with him by telling Penn that his family is in danger?
(a) Shad Johnson.
(b) Riley Warren.
(c) Sam Jacobs.
(d) Austin Mackey.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Penn been away from Natchez for before he returns to begin a new life?

2. According to the person Penn goes to see after telling his father that he's bought the gun, what happened to the Payton file?

3. According to Tom, in what year was Penn's aunt raped?

4. According to the rumors that Penn had heard, where is Olivia living?

5. After Hanratty is convicted, his brother is shot and killed. Who shoots Hanratty's brother?

(see the answer key)

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