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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 has happened to a heifer on the ranch?
(a) It has been wounded by a wild cat.
(b) It ripped itself on barbed wire.
(c) It has disappeared.
(d) It has dropped dead.

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

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

4. What does Jesse do as the others return to the house?
(a) Go into town to call the state vet.
(b) Go to visit his girlfriend who is the cook at the nearest neighbor's.
(c) Go to search for the heifer.
(d) Stay in the pasture.

5. Who is Mr. Burris?
(a) Jesse's uncle.
(b) The state vet.
(c) The movie theater manager in Thalia.
(d) An old friend of Granddad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes the strain less dangerous?

2. What did Lonzo do all night?

3. What does Halmea think Jesse needs?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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