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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was called Li'l Buddy, while growing up?
(a) Uncle James.
(b) Denver.
(c) Ron.
(d) Bobby.

2. 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 was pleased that the city was moving the homeless so they would not bother him anymore.
(b) He had sympathy because he used to be homeless.
(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.

3. Why did Li'l Buddy not play much as a child?
(a) Big Mama gave him so many chores.
(b) He spent every free moment fishing.
(c) He spent his time reading adventure novels.
(d) He preferred the company of the older folks.

4. What type of hardwood trees surrounded the Red River Parish plantation of Denver's youth?
(a) Pine.
(b) Pecan.
(c) Oak.
(d) Cherry.

5. Why did Denver fear that something bad would happen to Deborah?
(a) Because she had scorned him.
(b) Because she deserved to be punished.
(c) Because her work was so important to God and Satan.
(d) Because she was too trusting of the homeless.

6. Which group of people was responsible for the city changes Ron saw from the private jet?
(a) The mission volunteers.
(b) Foreign investors.
(c) Local billionaires.
(d) State leaders.

7. Where did Ron endure his teacher's cruel punishment?
(a) On the stage of the school auditorium.
(b) On the playground.
(c) At his teacher's home.
(d) In the principal's office.

8. In Chapter 2: Ron, Ron recalls a humiliating experience as a child. What honest mistake did Ron make with his teacher?
(a) He became nervous and forgot his lines in the school play.
(b) He accidently called her "Mama."
(c) He mistakenly delivered something to her that was meant for someone else.
(d) He tripped and bumped a cart of art supplies that dumped paint in his teacher's lap.

9. What type of person was Uncle James?
(a) The Man.
(b) A Christian man who quoted Scripture.
(c) A greedy and power-hungry man.
(d) A homeless man who smiled every day just because he was alive.

10. Who did Ron dream of showing how successful he had become as he flew along in a private jet?
(a) His mean teacher, old girlfriends and his graduating class.
(b) The homeless people with whom he grew up.
(c) His ex-wife and all the children who tormented him as a child.
(d) Former co-workers and his old boss.

11. Who encouraged Ron and Denver to become friends?
(a) Chef Jim.
(b) Sister Bettie.
(c) Brother Bill.
(d) Deborah.

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

13. With what problem did Denver help the white woman who was stranded with her vehicle on the side of the road?
(a) Fixing a leaky radiator.
(b) Replacing a loose belt.
(c) Changing a tire.
(d) Putting out an engine fire.

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

15. What is the "hobo code of honor" that Denver discovered in Chapter 15?
(a) An agreement to not turn each other in to the police for any reason.
(b) An agreement to take turns keeping watch in the park at night while others sleep.
(c) An agreement to back each other up in a fight.
(d) An agreement to share what they have with each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did friendship mean to Denver?

2. During what era did Ron attend school and receive an unjust punishment for his honest mistake?

3. Which members of Li'l Buddy's family died when they were trapped in the house?

4. What did the needy have to sit through in order to receive a free dinner?

5. Why was Ron flying in a private jet over the city?

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