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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Lonnie see on the side of the road?
(a) Hud.
(b) Halmea.
(c) Jesse.
(d) Granddad.

2. About what does Hermy ask Lonnie?
(a) Why Hud is living in Thalia.
(b) If Halmea used to work for his family.
(c) Where Lonnie wants to go after high school.
(d) A deal Hud has worked.

3. Why is Mr. Burris dismayed?
(a) Because Granny is not there for him to see her.
(b) Because they opened up the heifer's carcass.
(c) Because Jesse is working as a ranch hand.
(d) Because Lonnie and his friends made so much noise in the show.

4. What else has technology done?
(a) Helped save Lonnie's sister's life.
(b) Changed things forever.
(c) Helped save Lonnie's father's life.
(d) Made Lonnie's family lose their farm.

5. What does Granddad do for all the hired hands?
(a) Equips them for the round up.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Gives them bonuses.
(d) Cooks breakfast.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lonnie finally show himself?

2. What is the one exciting event of the year for the town of Thalia?

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

4. Why is Hud angry with Halmea?

5. What do the boys agree to do?

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