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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 treat Denver at first?
(a) He cursed him and called him a "nigger."
(b) He thought Denver was a thief.
(c) He was terrified of Denver.
(d) He declared that Denver was his guardian angel.

2. Why was one of the central figures in the book called Li'l Buddy while growing up?
(a) Because he never left his father's side.
(b) Because PawPaw carried him in a pocket of his overalls.
(c) Because he helped Big Mama with her medication and emptying the slop jars.
(d) Because Uncle BB carried him on his shoulders everywhere he went.

3. What affliction affected Ron's father when Ron was a child?
(a) He became an alcoholic.
(b) He lost an arm in a machinery accident.
(c) He suffered a head injury and lost his memory.
(d) He became deaf.

4. For what did Denver pray all night?
(a) For Regan to be cured.
(b) For Miss Bettie to love him.
(c) For Deborah's healing.
(d) For Ron and Debbie's marriage to be saved.

5. What did Ron and Deborah do at home together after Deborah admitted her fears about her health to Ron?
(a) They prayed together.
(b) They called Denver for advice.
(c) The argued.
(d) They decided to pretend nothing happened.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what special day did Ron and Deborah awaken and Deborah was only able to blink to communicate?

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

3. When Denver learned that Deborah had only days to live, what did he say?

4. In which part of Fort Worth was Ron raised?

5. Which members of Li'l Buddy's family died when they were trapped in the house?

(see the answer key)

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