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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the storekeeper ignore?
(a) Lonnie and his friends are underage.
(b) The boys are not from Oklahoma.
(c) Lonnie and his friends do not live in that town.
(d) The boys treat the two women with them rather roughly.

4. About what does Lonnie reminisce in the Prologue?
(a) His upcoming marriage.
(b) His father's recent death.
(c) His childhood on his family ranch in Texas.
(d) His sister's recent death.

5. What is Halmea doing in the kitchen when Lonnie carries in groceries?
(a) Crying and holding her breast.
(b) Sitting at the table drinking coffee.
(c) Making biscuits.
(d) Sharpening a butcher's knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lonzo suggest?

2. Who counsels Lonnie to not waste time thinking about "what if?"

3. What did Lonzo do all night?

4. Why does the storekeeper ignore the situation with Lonnie and his friends?

5. Who is Newt Garrett?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Jesse's stories affect Lonnie?

2. What happens when the state vet arrives the next day at the ranch?

3. Who is Halmea and what does Lonnie think of her?

4. Describe Lonnie's family members who live at the ranch.

5. What do the boys do after returning to Thalia?

6. What is a tender scene between Lonnie and Halmea when Lonnie goes in the house?

7. Where does Lonnie go that evening with Jesse and Lonzo and whom does he see?

8. Who is Newt Garrett and why does he come to the ranch?

9. What is Hud's response on the way back from the stockyards when Granddad asks his opinion about the cattle?

10. Where does Lonnie want to go and why does he say he wants to do so?

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