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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why had Hud advised Granddad not to buy the cattle that was infected?
(a) Hud thought it was too expensive a price.
(b) They were already in the red on operating expenses.
(c) It was from Mexico and they tended to be infected.
(d) Hud wanted to go into dairy rather than beef as a ranch.

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

3. What does Mr. Burris suggest as an alternative means for money?
(a) Chickens.
(b) Corn.
(c) Soybeans.
(d) Oil.

4. What reminds Granddad that he didn't used to have to worry about the government?
(a) His prize cattle.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A Confederate flag.
(d) Seeing the long, official forms on Mr. Burris's clipboard.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lonnie help Halmea?

2. What does Halmea do that is meaningful to Lonnie?

3. What does Hud predict about the cattle?

4. What do the boys agree to do?

5. Who burns the cattle carcasses?

(see the answer key)

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