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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 39 to 51.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Deborah insist would repair her marriage after Ron had an affair?
(a) A cruise around the world.
(b) Volunteering at the Union Gospel Mission.
(c) A couple's therapy retreat.
(d) Working for the Peace Corps for 18 months.

2. Why was one of the central figures in the book called Li'l Buddy while growing up?
(a) Because he never left his father's side.
(b) Because Uncle BB carried him on his shoulders everywhere he went.
(c) Because PawPaw carried him in a pocket of his overalls.
(d) Because he helped Big Mama with her medication and emptying the slop jars.

3. What did Deborah do, despite the doctor's opinion?
(a) Started chemotherapy.
(b) Prayed for a miraculous healing for Denver.
(c) Sought counseling.
(d) Tried to save her marriage.

4. What was Denver's fear in relation to Deborah in Chapter 30?
(a) That he would soon lose his job as a volunteer.
(b) That he would be homeless again.
(c) That Ron would never return his friendship.
(d) That another person close to him would die.

5. Why did Ron dress differently than the other students when he was college?
(a) He dressed flamboyantly in colorful costumes.
(b) His clothes were tattered and worn because he was so poor.
(c) His mother sewed his clothes from feed sacks.
(d) He dressed very formally, even on the weekends.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Denver's father die?

2. For what reasons did Ron decide that Granddaddy was "the Man"?

3. What message from the Lord did Denver deliver as Deborah lay dying?

4. Of what social class was Ron a member while growing up?

5. When Scott disliked the idea of bringing cigarettes to Mr. Ballantine in the hospital, how did Denver respond?

(see the answer key)

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