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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what material did Big Mama sew her large dresses?
(a) Flower sacks.
(b) Any material donated to the mission.
(c) Feed bags.
(d) Her husband's worn shirts.

2. What ethnicity were the "good ole boys" described in Chapter 1: Denver?
(a) White.
(b) Mexican-American.
(c) American Indian.
(d) Black.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did Big Mama and PawPaw raise as their own?

3. What was the name of the mean teacher who punished Ron for his honest mistake?

4. Why was one of the central figures in the book called Li'l Buddy while growing up?

5. What type of person was Uncle James?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why Denver's name being on the Invited Guests list at The Worthington Hotel was a monumental moment for Denver.

2. For the Colorado trip, Ron trusted Denver but feared he might not return. Describe the valuable items with which Denver was entrusted.

3. How and why did Ron dress differently from his peers in college?

4. Explain why Denver's upbringing and level of education might have made it difficult for him to start a new life away from the plantation.

5. Explain how Denver felt about Deborah's illness and why it reminded him of his past.

6. After Ron and Denver became friends, Denver shared a fear about Deborah with Ron. What was his fear?

7. Describe Denver's first impression of Deborah and how he felt about the mission until he met her.

8. Explain Deborah and Ron's differing reasons for becoming volunteers at the Union Gospel Mission.

9. What chain of events in Fort Worth lead Denver to come stay at the Union Gospel Mission?

10. Explain the chain of events in Chapter 2: Ron that begin with Ron boarding a private jet and end with Ron attending a luncheon in his honor.

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