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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Scott disliked the idea of bringing cigarettes to Mr. Ballantine in the hospital, how did Denver respond?

2. What did Deborah tell Ron to do after she died?

3. Who studied art history, but did not like the art business?

4. For whom did Denver pray all night?

5. To where did Ron and Denver take a trip together?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When he was in second grade, Ron faced a humiliating punishment for an honest mistake at the hands of his teacher, Miss Poe.

Part 1. Explain Ron's honest mistake and his teacher's reaction.

Part 2. Describe the punishment Ron was forced to endure.

Part 3. This event caused Ron to feel shameful and humiliated 26 years later. Explain why you think Ron felt this way.

Essay Topic 2

Deborah worked at the mission because she felt that God wanted her there, but Ron had different reasons.

Part 1. Explain the circumstances in the lives of Deborah and Ron led Ron to come work at the mission.

Part 2. Why did Ron decide to join Deborah in her volunteer work? Explain.

Part 3. Describe how and why the friendship between Denver and Ron began soon after Ron started to volunteer at the mission. Who encouraged this friendship?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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