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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Burris suggest as an alternative means for money?
(a) Oil.
(b) Corn.
(c) Soybeans.
(d) Chickens.

2. What happens to the milk cows Granddad bought?
(a) He sends them back to the seller.
(b) Fortunately, he has not paid for them, so he cancels the order.
(c) He boards them at Hank's ranch.
(d) He sells them to Hank.

3. Who does Granddad have to ask for assistance?
(a) No one.
(b) Neighbors.
(c) The United States government.
(d) The State of Texas.

4. What is Granddad unwilling to do?
(a) He does not say.
(b) Let the government deal with the cattle.
(c) Keep his cattle.
(d) Shoot his cattle.

5. What does Halmea do with the family's dinner?
(a) Does not cook it.
(b) Sets it on the table long before dinner.
(c) Burns it.
(d) Puts it in the stove.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the state vet take with him for examination?

2. What do Jesse and Halmea discuss?

3. Where does Lonnie go when he leaves the ranch?

4. What does Hud say to Granddad about the ranch?

5. What does Lonzo suggest?

(see the answer key)

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