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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has happened to a heifer on the ranch?
(a) It has been wounded by a wild cat.
(b) It ripped itself on barbed wire.
(c) It has disappeared.
(d) It has dropped dead.

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

3. About what does the vet assure Granddad?
(a) He will be paid for the dead cattle.
(b) He will be able to raise cattle in three years.
(c) The disease does not have a long life span.
(d) Granddad is doing the moral thing.

4. What does Hud do to anyone who seems weak?
(a) Patiently teaches them.
(b) Ignores them.
(c) Teases them.
(d) Knocks them around.

5. Who is Newt Garrett?
(a) A man Hud beat in poker.
(b) The principal at Larry's school.
(c) Granny's doctor.
(d) The local horse doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Lonnie when he is getting a cow into the chute?

2. What was life like before the arrival of mass communication?

3. What is Granddad's response to Mr. Burris?

4. What does Halmea do that is meaningful to Lonnie?

5. Why does Hud stay in town the night before he is to take Granny to the city?

(see the answer key)

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