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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ochs believe his article about the murder of Horn will do to the Quinns?
(a) Ruin their reputation.
(b) It will not hurt them.
(c) It will cause mistrust in them.
(d) Turn their lives upside down.

2. When Horn is on a live television broadcast, what is he doing?
(a) Discussing his plans for the future.
(b) Talking about his background.
(c) Answering callers' questions.
(d) Speaking about his upcoming rally.

3. Who does Ochs visit after meeting Oona?
(a) Berryman's parents.
(b) The Poole's.
(c) Ben's parents.
(d) The Quinns.

4. What does Oona assure Ochs about Berryman?
(a) He is on the run.
(b) He is still alive.
(c) He has not contacted her.
(d) He will not be returning to the beach house.

5. Why is the threat on Horn's life not aired on live television?
(a) The television broadcast was cut short.
(b) There was a 10 second delay.
(c) The television airwaves lost power.
(d) There was a three second delay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Berryman see several times in Nashville that causes him to take an interest in this person?

2. What does Berryman question Oona about the morning after he slips and tells her his secret?

3. What does one of Ochs's articles for the newspaper he works for receive?

4. Who is Ochs contacted by due to his newspaper articles?

5. Where does Berryman go before leaving New York City?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Ochs go to Thomas Berryman's house, and how does he describe Oona Quinn?

6. Why is Berryman's visit to Texas important to the story?

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

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

9. Explain the meeting that takes place when Berryman takes Oona to New York City.

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

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