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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After telling his father that he's bought the gun, whose office does Penn head to?
(a) Ike Ransom.
(b) Shad Johnson.
(c) Austin Mackey.
(d) John Portman.

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

3. Which of the characters at the fundraising party is an alcoholic?
(a) Leo Marston.
(b) Ray Presley.
(c) Tom Cage.
(d) Maude Marston.

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

5. As Penn and his interviewer discuss racism in the south, how does Penn react?
(a) Politically.
(b) Defensively.
(c) Unashamedly.
(d) Acceptingly.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Chapter Five opens, to whom does Penn grant an interview?

2. Who does Penn Cage meet on the airplane as Penn is flying to his hometown?

3. At the fundraising party, who throws a drink in Penn's face?

4. What is the occupation of the man Penn fought with for the right to prosecute Hanratty now?

5. According to the article published after Penn's interview, what does Penn call Payton's murderers?

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