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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Denver have loaded in the vehicle for the trip to Colorado?

2. What did Denver bring to Mr. Ballantine in the hospital?

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

4. How much money did Denver take to Colorado?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Denver was 15, he was nearly dragged to death by three white boys on horseback who accused him of harassing a woman Denver was only trying to help. Describe the incident from the perspective of Denver, the white woman he was assisting and Bobby's aunt, who saved Denver's life.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Both Ron and Denver must overcome issues and preconceived notions about certain kinds of people in order for their friendship to begin and to thrive as it does.

Part 1. Explain the ideas that Ron had about homeless people and give an example of why he might have felt this way.

Part 2. Explain Denver's ideas about white men and give an example of why he might have felt this way.

Part 3. Describe how Denver and Ron developed a mutual trust and respect for each other that changed how they each felt about white men and colored men.

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