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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the Colorado trip life-changing for everyone?

2. Why was Denver's passionate speech about Deborah surprising?

3. What was Denver's fear in relation to Deborah in Chapter 30?

4. What did Deborah do, despite the doctor's opinion?

5. How did Mr. Ballantine arrive at the mission?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At age 18, Denver worked for the Man, but surveyed his lifestyle and decided he lived "high on the hog."

Part 1. Explain what "high on the hog" means and give an example.

Part 2. Explain what Denver had. Did he actually own these things?

Part 3. If Denver was living "high on the hog," why do you think he eventually escaped on the freight train?

Essay Topic 2

Explain how Denver met Mr. Ballantine and how Mr. Ballantine treated Denver when they first met. What happened to Mr. Ballantine to put him into a public nursing home, and how did Denver continue to look after him while he was there? What reason did Denver have for treating this man so kindly?

Essay Topic 3

When Ron and Deborah asked Denver to make the drive to Colorado to deliver Regan's belongings, it was a turning point in their relationship with Denver.

Part 1. What obstacles had to be overcome in order for Denver to attain a valid driver license? How did Ron help Denver accomplish this?

Part 2. With what valuable items was Denver entrusted by Ron for the trip?

Part 3. Explain Ron's worries about sending Denver on the trip. Did his worries come true?

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