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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 pages 308-320.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is riding with hobbled stirrups?
(a) Tying the stirrups together with a rope across the horse's belly.
(b) Riding with stirrups that are too low.
(c) Riding with stirrups that are too high.
(d) Riding with stirrups that are loose or broken.

2. What is a jick?
(a) A horse-drawn wheel and axle, used for haying.
(b) A jack that shares the color of the jack of trumps in some card games.
(c) A dance, popular in the 1920s.
(d) A device used for shearing sheep.

3. What color is Leona's hair?
(a) Vivid red.
(b) Raven black.
(c) Mouse brown.
(d) Golden blonde.

4. Which member of the hay crew does Good Help replace?
(a) His son, Clayton.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Pete.
(d) Jick.

5. What is the occupation of Max Vennaman?
(a) Reporter.
(b) Rancher.
(c) School superintendant.
(d) Farmer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jick seek shelter when an electrical storm blows up, on his way into town?

2. How does Stanley suggest Jick could measure an inch?

3. Why is Jick sent into town during haying season, after a night of rain?

4. What is Mac's long-standing bet whenever he and his sons go fishing?

5. According to official instructions for feeding firefighters, how thick is Jick expected to slice meat?

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