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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Granddad, what does Hud lack the power to do?
(a) Make decisions about the oil drilling.
(b) Sell the ranch.
(c) Assume responsibility for Lonnie if Granddad dies.
(d) Have Halmea arrested.

2. Why is Hud angry with Halmea?
(a) She does not say sir to him.
(b) She burns a hole in his trousers.
(c) She ruins his good white shirt.
(d) She is not there to serve him.

3. What is the one exciting event of the year for the town of Thalia?
(a) The State Fair.
(b) Branding time.
(c) The rodeo.
(d) Roundup.

4. How old is Lonnie at the opening of Chapter 1?
(a) 15.
(b) 22.
(c) 33.
(d) 17.

5. What does Lonnie think would have been better for Granddad?
(a) To have gotten out of ranching.
(b) To have tried to defy the government.
(c) To have died with his first wife.
(d) To have gotten rid of Hud and his second wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who always wins?

2. Who is unconscious on the floor in Halmea's house?

3. Where does Lonnie end up the morning after hearing Hud and Granddad's conversation?

4. What does Lonnie take over to Halmea's house?

5. How does Granddad seem after the cattle slaughter?

(see the answer key)

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