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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 to 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was one of the central figures in the book called Li'l Buddy while growing up?
(a) Because Uncle BB carried him on his shoulders everywhere he went.
(b) Because he never left his father's side.
(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.

2. What did Chef Jim receive for his cooking?
(a) A car.
(b) Nothing, because he refused to accept pay.
(c) Room and board.
(d) Free meals.

3. How did Denver's father die?
(a) He was dragged to death behind a horse.
(b) He committed suicide.
(c) He died of alcohol poisoning.
(d) He was stabbed to death.

4. During his time working as a sharecropper picking cotton, what did Denver receive instead of a paycheck?
(a) Room and board in the Man's house.
(b) A shack and supplies on which he made payments to the Man.
(c) Four square meals a day at the farmhouse kitchen table.
(d) A new bike every Christmas.

5. What thoughts about the homeless did Ron have as he flew in a private jet over Fort Worth and looked down on the city?
(a) He had sympathy because he used to be homeless.
(b) He was pleased that the city was moving the homeless so they would not bother him anymore.
(c) He was heartbroken for the future of the homeless.
(d) He was grateful that there were no homeless people begging on the streets of Fort Worth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Ron's art gallery to confirm his negative opinion of the homeless?

2. What name did Deborah and Ron mistakenly call Denver?

3. What is the name of the facility where Ron and his wife volunteered their time?

4. With what type of vehicle did Denver help the white woman stranded on the side of the road?

5. What type of person was Uncle James?

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