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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 to 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Ron's upscale art gallery in Fort Worth not post the prices of the paintings they had for sale?
(a) It was considered inappropriate to post prices on very expensive art.
(b) Ron believed it was bad luck to post price tags on the paintings.
(c) The prices were negotiable and buyers always bargained with sellers of fine art.
(d) Greasy, smelly homeless people wandered the area.

2. How did Denver finally make his escape from life on the cotton fields to being homeless in Fort Worth, Texas?
(a) He simply walked away after having a bad day.
(b) He jumped on the train near the highway.
(c) He hitched a ride from a migrant worker.
(d) The Man died and Denver left in his car.

3. What happened to Ron's art gallery to confirm his negative opinion of the homeless?
(a) A homeless woman snuck into his store and stole a priceless painting.
(b) Two bums stole cash and jewelry from his store.
(c) Two bums slept in the doorway of his art gallery and scared customers away.
(d) He was robbed at gunpoint by a homeless man who stole his wallet.

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

5. Denver lacked which basic abilities when he arrived in Fort Worth?
(a) He could not read, write or figure.
(b) He could not sign his name or use a telephone.
(c) He could not run or walk quickly.
(d) He could not hear or speak well.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Denver's father?

2. According to the account of Denver's life on the cotton fields in Chapter 1: Denver, what things could Denver claim he actually owned on the plantation?

3. Who was supposed to receive the Dixie cup Ron handed to his teacher by mistake?

4. What type of hardwood trees surrounded the Red River Parish plantation of Denver's youth?

5. What family pet woke Li'l Buddy one night and alerted him to danger in the house?

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