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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Granddad respond to Lonzo's suggestion?
(a) He plans to start moving the cattle to the hills the next morning.
(b) He tells everyone they don't have time to rest.
(c) He wants to wait to see the outcome.
(d) He calls in another vet.

2. What has technology done to the rural way of life?
(a) Pushed it aside.
(b) Made it less appealing.
(c) Made it harder.
(d) Made it easier.

3. What is one of Lonnie's grandfather's most noticeable characteristics?
(a) Meanness.
(b) Patience.
(c) Grumpiness.
(d) Frugality.

4. Of what does Lonnie dream?
(a) Owning the ranch someday.
(b) Girls.
(c) He is too drunk to dream.
(d) Moving in the bunkhouse and becoming a real cowboy.

5. What does Lonnie say he wants to do?
(a) Visit Granny.
(b) Buy groceries.
(c) Go right to bed because he's exhausted.
(d) Ask the neighbor's about their cattle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mr. Burris dismayed?

2. What does Halmea say she wants when Lonnie asks her?

3. What does Hud say to Granddad about the ranch?

4. What does Halmea think Jesse needs?

5. What does Hud reply when Granddad asks Hud's opinion of the situation?

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