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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is most likely wrong with Granddad's cattle?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Mad cow disease.
(c) Rabies.
(d) The worse strain of hoof-and-mouth disease.

2. How long do the men work with the cattle?
(a) Till mid afternoon.
(b) Till sunset.
(c) Several days.
(d) Two or three hours.

3. What do the boys agree to do?
(a) Fight for their town's honor.
(b) Have a shooting contest to decide who is right.
(c) Drive to Cement to see for themselves.
(d) Drive to Oklahoma City to see for themselves.

4. Why does the storekeeper ignore the situation with Lonnie and his friends?
(a) The two women are obviously prostitutes.
(b) The Texans generally have more money.
(c) There are no cops around.
(d) They are basically good boys.

5. What if the strain of disease only infects cows?
(a) Then it can be contained very rapidly.
(b) Then it is the most dangerous type.
(c) It can either be dangerous or harmless.
(d) Then all the cows can be innoculated and it will die out.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lonnie not like?

2. How does Granddad feel about his cows?

3. What happens to Hermy?

4. Where does Hermy go?

5. What does Lonnie decide to do after talking with Hud?

(see the answer key)

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