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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Burris bring with him to the ranch?
(a) A vaccine for the cattle.
(b) A questionnaire for them to fill out.
(c) An order from the State Agriculture Department.
(d) News.

2. Why does Hud resent Granddad about Hud going off to WWII?
(a) Granddad mistreats Hud's mother while Hud is gone.
(b) Granddad calls the army and tells them Hud has not registered for the draft.
(c) Granddad tries to keep him from enlisting.
(d) Granddad has the power to keep him out of the war and does not do so.

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

4. What does the state vet take with him for examination?
(a) Nothing.
(b) The heifer's tongue.
(c) Blood specimens from several other of the cattle.
(d) The heifer's brain.

5. Who lives on the family ranch with Lonnie?
(a) His grandparents and uncle.
(b) His brother.
(c) His parents and two siblings.
(d) His wife and child.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Lonnie get permission the night after the state vet comes back?

2. Where does Lonnie go when he leaves the ranch?

3. Who returns as Lonnie is just getting up the next morning?

4. What is one of Lonnie's grandfather's most noticeable characteristics?

5. About what does Lonnie reminisce in the Prologue?

(see the answer key)

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