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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Lonnie see in Thalia?
(a) A girl with whom he wants to go out.
(b) A poster about the upcoming state fair.
(c) A two-headed cow.
(d) His buddies.

2. What makes the strain less dangerous?
(a) If it can infect across species.
(b) If it takes a couple weeks to kill since it then infects more.
(c) If it kills within 5 days.
(d) If it can be passed by touch.

3. How does Granddad respond to Lonzo's suggestion?
(a) He tells everyone they don't have time to rest.
(b) He plans to start moving the cattle to the hills the next morning.
(c) He wants to wait to see the outcome.
(d) He calls in another vet.

4. Of what is Granddad suspicious?
(a) Of Hud giving Larry girlie magazines.
(b) What has happened to the heifer.
(c) About what Hud will do when his mother dies.
(d) What Hud was doing in town.

5. What does Lonnie find at the ranch after taking Halmea to town?
(a) Hud has an arm in a sling.
(b) Granddad is rounding up cattle.
(c) Jesse has quit.
(d) Hud is beaten up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is unconscious on the floor in Halmea's house?

2. Why had Hud advised Granddad not to buy the cattle that was infected?

3. Who is afraid of Hud when he is drinking?

4. What does Mr. Burris say needs to be done?

5. Who does the state vet bring on his return to the ranch?

(see the answer key)

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