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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. When the Falcon jet landed, what happened to Ron?
(a) He drove to his former teacher's house to confront her about her cruelty years ago.
(b) He was robbed by three homeless men who beat him and stole $100,000 in cash.
(c) He made $100,000 on the sale of three paintings and attended a luncheon in his honor.
(d) He sold the Falcon jet to a wealthy client and made his first fortune.

2. With what type of vehicle did Denver help the white woman stranded on the side of the road?
(a) Blue Ford.
(b) Red Cadillac.
(c) White Chevy.
(d) Green Oldsmobile.

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

4. 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) Greasy, smelly homeless people wandered the area.
(c) The prices were negotiable and buyers always bargained with sellers of fine art.
(d) Ron believed it was bad luck to post price tags on the paintings.

5. How old was Denver when he was nearly killed by a group of white boys?
(a) 52.
(b) 15.
(c) 5.
(d) 21.

Short Answer Questions

1. What grade was Ron in when he faced his teacher's cruel punishment?

2. What is the term used to describe the farm owned by Ron's family?

3. From what material did Big Mama sew her large dresses?

4. Where did Ron endure his teacher's cruel punishment?

5. After three years of hard work and debt due to sharecropping, what did Uncle James do?

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