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

Short Answer Questions

1. At a ceremony in Deborah's honor, from what book did Ron read Deborah's notes that were scribbled in the margins?

2. Why did Denver want to travel to Colorado?

3. After returning from Colorado, why did Denver not want to accept money from Ron?

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

5. By which means of transportation did Denver travel to 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

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 3

Before Ron's life was changed by Denver and others at the Union Gospel Mission, Ron had certain feelings about the poor and the homeless.

Part 1. Describe how Ron felt about the poor, homeless and needy before he began volunteering at the mission and met Denver.

Part 2. What happened to Ron's art gallery in Sundance Square to validate his feelings about the homeless?

Part 3. Explain how meeting Denver changed Ron's attitude toward the homeless.

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