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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Mud Below.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Diamond work for a day while in high school?
(a) A metal plant.
(b) A local ranch.
(c) A meat-packing plant.
(d) A trash company.

2. What happens to Mero's car on the road to the ranch?
(a) It breaks down.
(b) It is hit by a truck.
(c) It becomes stuck.
(d) It is hit by a deer.

3. What does Diamond injure, forcing him to return home for a short while in The Mud Below?
(a) His knee.
(b) His neck.
(c) His back.
(d) His arm.

4. How many miles down to the neighboring ranch does Mero decide to walk in The Half-Skinned Steer?
(a) Eight.
(b) Two.
(c) Ten.
(d) Six.

5. Why is Mero pulled over on the interstate?
(a) For drunk driving.
(b) For no headlights.
(c) For no brake lights.
(d) For speeding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where had Mero's father taken a job, causing a rift in his family?

2. Where does Mero encounter confusing construction zones?

3. Where did Diamond grow up in The Mud Below?

4. What is the last name of the character Diamond in The Mud Below?

5. Where did Mero go to settle in The Half-Skinned Steer?

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