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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 39 to 51.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Mr. Ballantine arrive at the mission?
(a) He wandered there on foot.
(b) He was dragged there by Denver.
(c) He was brought by the police.
(d) He was pushed out of a car.

2. What was Denver's fear in relation to Deborah in Chapter 30?
(a) That another person close to him would die.
(b) That he would be homeless again.
(c) That Ron would never return his friendship.
(d) That he would soon lose his job as a volunteer.

3. What was Dr. Goldstein's diagnosis?
(a) Denver had only a few months to live.
(b) Ron and Deborah should get a divorce.
(c) Antibiotics to stop the infection.
(d) No treatment because the cancer had advanced too far.

4. When Scott disliked the idea of bringing cigarettes to Mr. Ballantine in the hospital, how did Denver respond?
(a) That he would break the news to Mr. Ballantine.
(b) That Mr. Ballantine deserved some small pleasures.
(c) That he should do it to bless him and not judge him.
(d) That he would do it instead.

5. Who did Big Mama and PawPaw raise as their own?
(a) James, Bobby and Cousin Chook.
(b) Earl and Tommye.
(c) Denver, Thurman and Hershalee.
(d) Ron and Deborah.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Cowboy Spring Gathering take place?

2. What promise did Denver make to Deborah?

3. What type of person was Uncle James?

4. Who looked perfectly well, despite battling an illness?

5. Though Deborah had not spoken in five days, what did she suddenly cry out to Ron?

(see the answer key)

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