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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 52 to 62.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the account of Denver's life on the cotton fields in Chapter 1: Denver, what things could Denver claim he actually owned on the plantation?
(a) A shack and a lame pony.
(b) An outhouse.
(c) A pig and two pairs of overalls.
(d) Everything he had was owned by the Man.

2. What did friendship mean to Denver?
(a) A new kind of family.
(b) A bond between men that could not be trusted.
(c) A commitment to fight together or die together.
(d) It meant nothing.

3. What made Denver leave the plantation?
(a) He was tired of being poor.
(b) He had goals for himself and wanted an education.
(c) He wanted more fun in his life.
(d) The plantation went under and Denver was out of a job.

4. From what event did Denver notice Deborah's absence and become worried?
(a) At the art gallery opening.
(b) Free lunch day at the Lot.
(c) Bible study.
(d) At a volunteers' meeting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the white woman stranded with car trouble do when the boys attacked Denver?

2. What did Ron give Deborah after he became wealthy to make her forgive him for using her stock?

3. Before meeting Deborah, when was the last time Denver spoke to a white woman?

4. Why did Denver want to travel to Colorado?

5. What was Dr. Robert Goldstein's specialty?

(see the answer key)

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