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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Halmea doing with Granny in town?
(a) Granny's work along with her own.
(b) Making Lonnie what he wants for lunch.
(c) Calling her boyfriend on the phone.
(d) Things she isn't supposed to be doing.

3. What was life like before the arrival of mass communication?
(a) Slower.
(b) More dangerous.
(c) Families were closer.
(d) More interesting.

4. What is Larry's grandmother's most outstanding characteristic?
(a) Generosity.
(b) Crabbiness with complaints.
(c) Spitefullness.
(d) Kindness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What else has technology done?

2. What did Lonzo do all night?

3. Who is Mr. Burris?

4. How does Larry feel about Hud?

5. Why is Granny going into the city?

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