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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. According to Sam, what rumor has he heard about Olivia?

2. After telling his father that he's bought the gun, whose office does Penn head to?

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

4. What is the occupation of the person who follows Penn home from the fundraiser?

5. According to the person who convinces Penn to meet with him by telling him that his family is in danger, what is the next step after being mayor of Natchez?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Penn announces to his parents that he is moving back to his hometown, how do Penn's parents react?

2. When Penn sees Mackey at the fundraising party, why is Mackey angry with Penn?

3. When Penn and Tom discuss Tom's options regarding the blackmail, Penn suggests two options to his father. What are they?

4. Why does Ike Ransom refuse to elaborate when he tells Penn who he believes was involved in the Payton murder?

5. Why does Shad Johnson want Penn to leave the Payton case alone?

6. Why is Penn confused by the comments made by the woman who threw the drink in Penn's face at the fundraising party?

7. Why does Pinder tell Penn that he's going to pretend to have never met Penn?

8. When Penn's mother confesses why she has been upset, why is Penn stunned by her news?

9. When Presley and Tom met after Hillman had been killed, what did Tom ask Presley?

10. After hearing Presley's response about why Presley only returned one gun, not two, what does Tom believe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why did the author choose "The Quiet Game" as the book's title? How does the title foreshadow the events that unfold in the story, the struggles of the main characters, and the violence portrayed in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Planning is an essential part of the story for several characters, as well as for the author to ensure that his plot moves forward. Identify instances in which Penn Cage and Leo Marston plan for their upcoming court fight. Identify instances in which each of these men fails to plan well. What is revealed about each of these characters through their ability ,or lack of ability, to plan? How is the strength of the author revealed in his ability to have his characters adequately plan? Be sure to support your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

In addition to revenge, jealousy is a central theme of this novel.

a. Identify three characters that are motivated by jealousy. Describe their reasons for being jealous. Is their jealousy founded? Why or why not?

b. How does jealousy affect these characters, their decisions, and their actions?

c. What is the outcome for these characters? Were they successful in their endeavors, or would they have been more successful if they had not been jealous? Explain your answer

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