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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what did Denver pray all night?

2. What happened to a key person in this book in Chapter 34?

3. What favor for Denver did Ron request of a friend in Baton Rouge?

4. With how much money did Denver return from Colorado?

5. What did Deborah insist upon doing when Denver failed to arrive on time in Colorado?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Denver was a boy, a fire broke out that killed Big Mama and Cousin Chook. Shortly thereafter, Denver's father, BB, was stabbed to death, and Uncle James died a short time later.

Part 1. Explain how so much loss at a young age impacted Denver as a grown man. What fears and insecurities did he have as a result?

Part 2. How do you think Denver's life might have been different if Big Mama had survived the fire?

Part 3. Deborah's death was especially hard on Denver. What did Denver wonder about God when Deborah was taken away from him?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the circumstances under which Ron learned that President Kennedy had been shot. Where was he? What was he doing? How did he hear the news?

Essay Topic 3

When Deborah was terminally ill with cancer and was brought home to die, there were many painful moments for the loved ones who surrounded her.

Part 1. Explain the message from God pertaining to Deborah that Denver delivered to Ron. Why did Denver believe that Deborah could not die? How did he believe he could help?

Part 2. Describe the state of Ron and Deborah's marriage when they woke up together on the morning of their 31st wedding anniversary. Had the damage been repaired? Did Ron stand by her during her illness?

Part 3. What comforting words did Denver speak to Deborah on her deathbed? Explain why Deborah might have felt she could go in peace after hearing them.

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