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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 pages 308-320.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because the crop looks so favorable in the summer of 1939, how does the "Gleaner" describe the local ranchers?
(a) They are happy like a farmer at haying season.
(b) They are grinning like a Christian holding four aces.
(c) They are giddy like a bride on her wedding day.
(d) They are chomping at the bit like a racehorse.

2. What do most men notice about Velma's wardrobe when she arrives at the rodeo?
(a) Her red lipstick.
(b) Her long, matronly dress.
(c) Her tight pants.
(d) Her golden hair.

3. How much money does Jick's father give him for spending on the Fourth of July?
(a) A half dollar.
(b) Five dollars.
(c) Twenty-five cents.
(d) One dollar.

4. What is Wisdom's job on the hay crew?
(a) Running the scatter rake.
(b) Stacker team driver.
(c) Stackman.
(d) Supervisor.

5. How are Marie and Toussaint related?
(a) Daughter and father.
(b) Sister and brother.
(c) Wife and husband.
(d) Granddaughter and grandfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the escalating fight after the dance, whose punch does Ray intercept?

2. In Part 1, who drags Jick down a hillside?

3. Through what are sheep herded for the purpose of counting?

4. After the rodeo, while waiting for the square dance, how does Jick describe his summer?

5. What is the name of the local paper for the Two country?

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