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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reminds Granddad that he didn't used to have to worry about the government?
(a) A Confederate flag.
(b) Seeing the long, official forms on Mr. Burris's clipboard.
(c) Nothing.
(d) His prize cattle.

2. How does Lonnie deal with his restlessness?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Doing drugs.
(c) Riding his horse into the wilderness.
(d) Shooting frogs.

3. Why does Lonnie keep working after he is hurt?
(a) There is a girl there he is trying to impress.
(b) He fears ridicule.
(c) There is so much to do.
(d) He doesn't realize how badly he is injured.

4. What does Granddad call money from oil?
(a) Meaningless.
(b) Tainted.
(c) Easy.
(d) Private money from public interest.

5. What does Hud bet in a card game?
(a) Part of the ranch.
(b) Halmea.
(c) 1000 dollars.
(d) Some of the cattle that are now dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has technology done to the rural way of life?

2. How old is Lonnie at the opening of Chapter 1?

3. Why does Granddad fire Jesse and Lonzo?

4. What else has technology done?

5. About what does Hermy ask Lonnie?

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