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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Lonnie go when he leaves the ranch?
(a) To try to find the source of the cattle's illness.
(b) To a pool hall in Thalia.
(c) To a brothel in the city.
(d) To visit the neighbor's teenage daughter.

2. What does Hud bet in a card game?
(a) 1000 dollars.
(b) Part of the ranch.
(c) Some of the cattle that are now dead.
(d) Halmea.

3. How does Lonnie feel after hearing Hud and Granddad's conversation?
(a) Confused and depressed.
(b) Angry.
(c) Bitter.
(d) Elated.

4. What makes the strain less dangerous?
(a) If it can be passed by touch.
(b) If it kills within 5 days.
(c) If it can infect across species.
(d) If it takes a couple weeks to kill since it then infects more.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Granddad's response to Mr. Burris?

3. How does Lonnie deal with his restlessness?

4. What happens to Hermy?

5. According to Granddad, what does Hud lack the power to do?

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