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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. 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?
(a) An outhouse.
(b) A pig and two pairs of overalls.
(c) Everything he had was owned by the Man.
(d) A shack and a lame pony.

2. Of what social class was Ron a member while growing up?
(a) Upper class.
(b) Lower-middle class.
(c) Upper-middle class.
(d) Blue-collar middle class.

3. Looking back as an adult on the scene with the cruel teacher from his youth, how does Ron feel?
(a) Amused.
(b) Numb.
(c) Shameful.
(d) Angry.

4. How many years did Denver work the cotton fields?
(a) 30.
(b) 50.
(c) 5.
(d) 15.

5. How many boys were there in the group that nearly killed Denver?
(a) 9.
(b) 5.
(c) 7.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Denver's father die?

2. What punishment did Ron's teacher inflict on him for his honest mistake in second grade?

3. How is Ron's mother described?

4. What did Ron give Deborah after he became wealthy to make her forgive him for using her stock?

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

(see the answer key)

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