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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does the state vet bring on his return to the ranch?
(a) Several technicians.
(b) No one.
(c) A bovine epidemiologist.
(d) The sheriff.

3. What else has technology done?
(a) Changed things forever.
(b) Helped save Lonnie's sister's life.
(c) Helped save Lonnie's father's life.
(d) Made Lonnie's family lose their farm.

4. How does Lonnie feel after hearing Hud and Granddad's conversation?
(a) Bitter.
(b) Confused and depressed.
(c) Elated.
(d) Angry.

5. What is Halmea doing with Granny in town?
(a) Granny's work along with her own.
(b) Calling her boyfriend on the phone.
(c) Things she isn't supposed to be doing.
(d) Making Lonnie what he wants for lunch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Granddad call money from oil?

2. What does Hud predict about the cattle?

3. What does Halmea think Jesse needs?

4. How old is Lonnie at the opening of Chapter 1?

5. What does Mr. Burris suggest as an alternative means for money?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what is Hud late the next morning and what is Granny's response?

2. Where does Lonnie go that evening with Jesse and Lonzo and whom does he see?

3. What does Lonnie think about in the Prologue?

4. Who is Jesse and when does he arrive at the ranch?

5. How does Lonnie feel after hearing the conversation between Hud and Granddad and what does he do?

6. Who is Newt Garrett and why does he come to the ranch?

7. Who is Halmea and what does Lonnie think of her?

8. What do the boys do after returning to Thalia?

9. How do Jesse's stories affect Lonnie?

10. What happens that makes Halmea cry and what is her response to Lonnie?

(see the answer keys)

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