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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Lonnie leave the stockyard?
(a) His granddad gives him money to go buy something.
(b) His granny wants him to get some groceries.
(c) A boy who is talking incessantly.
(d) Hud tells him to get out of there.

2. What does Halmea say she wants when Lonnie asks her?
(a) A new job.
(b) Lots of money.
(c) Protection.
(d) A gun.

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

4. What does Lonnie take over to Halmea's house?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) Tea.
(c) A magazine.
(d) A .22 rifle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the state vet bring on his return to the ranch?

2. Why does Granddad wake up Lonnie very early?

3. Who is Mr. Burris?

4. What wakes Lonnie in the night?

5. Where does Granddad send Lonnie and Jesse?

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