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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. What does Lonnie decide to do after talking with Hud?
(a) Kill Hud.
(b) Enter the calf roping event.
(c) Ride a bronco.
(d) Warn Granddad.

2. What is Granddad's response to Mr. Burris?
(a) He has no response.
(b) He wants to try the experimental vaccine.
(c) He won't raise any more cattle and will go for the oil.
(d) He will do what he can to help eradicate the disease.

3. What does the preacher say about Granddad?
(a) Not much.
(b) He hated the earth.
(c) He accepted death.
(d) Lies.

4. What is Hermy planning to do for the first time?
(a) Ride a bronco.
(b) Rope cattle.
(c) Barrel race.
(d) Ride a bull.

5. Who counsels Lonnie to not waste time thinking about "what if?"
(a) Halmea.
(b) Granddad.
(c) Hud.
(d) Mr. Burris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Granny demand from Granddad?

2. How do the boys amuse themselves back in Thalia?

3. What does Jesse do as the others return to the house?

4. What makes Lonnie want to travel?

5. What does Lonnie think would have been better for Granddad?

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