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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Granddad want to call the state vet?
(a) He doesn't want the government to shut him down.
(b) He hates the government.
(c) He hasn't the money to pay the man.
(d) He will call the man when they find the heifer.

2. What does Halmea think Jesse needs?
(a) To work as a mechanic at the new service station.
(b) A wife and children.
(c) A job on a more modern ranch.
(d) To move to California, the land of opportunity.

3. Of what does the state vet think the heifer died?
(a) Rabies.
(b) He has no idea.
(c) Unguent fever.
(d) Hoof-and-mouth disease.

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

5. How do the boys amuse themselves back in Thalia?
(a) Rating girls.
(b) Spitting contests.
(c) Peeing contests.
(d) Bragging.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Granddad respond to Lonzo's suggestion?

2. What happens to the milk cows Granddad bought?

3. Of what does Jesse complain?

4. What is Larry's grandmother's most outstanding characteristic?

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

(see the answer key)

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