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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whom is Granddad asking?
(a) People who have been dead a long time.
(b) Granny.
(c) Lonnie.
(d) Hud.

2. Where does Lonnie go when he leaves the ranch?
(a) To a brothel in the city.
(b) To a pool hall in Thalia.
(c) To try to find the source of the cattle's illness.
(d) To visit the neighbor's teenage daughter.

3. What big city does Lonnie remember?
(a) Houston.
(b) Fort Worth.
(c) Oklahoma City.
(d) Tulsa.

4. How does Granddad seem after the cattle slaughter?
(a) Accepting.
(b) Suicidal.
(c) Angry.
(d) Happy.

5. What do the boys agree to do?
(a) Drive to Cement to see for themselves.
(b) Fight for their town's honor.
(c) Have a shooting contest to decide who is right.
(d) Drive to Oklahoma City to see for themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Newt Garrett?

2. Of what does Jesse complain?

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

4. What is most likely wrong with Granddad's cattle?

5. What do Lonnie and Jesse play at Halmea's home?

(see the answer key)

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