View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does the state vet think the heifer died?
(a) Hoof-and-mouth disease.
(b) He has no idea.
(c) Unguent fever.
(d) Rabies.

2. What does Newt say about the heifer?
(a) He cannot see any obvious signs of disease.
(b) He can see that it has been poisoned.
(c) The heifer could be anywhere by now.
(d) The heifer is too young to have died without cause.

3. Why does the storekeeper ignore the situation with Lonnie and his friends?
(a) The Texans generally have more money.
(b) There are no cops around.
(c) The two women are obviously prostitutes.
(d) They are basically good boys.

4. How old is Lonnie at the opening of Chapter 1?
(a) 33.
(b) 22.
(c) 15.
(d) 17.

5. What does Hud think should be done about the heifer?
(a) Blame it on the neighbor's German shepherd.
(b) Take it to the processing plant.
(c) Find it.
(d) Bury it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Larry feel about Hud?

2. What does Halmea do with the family's dinner?

3. What does a visiting cousin insist?

4. How is Hud as a cowboy?

5. For whom does Granddad mistake Lonnie?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 267 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample