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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hud resent Granddad about Hud going off to WWII?
(a) Granddad tries to keep him from enlisting.
(b) Granddad calls the army and tells them Hud has not registered for the draft.
(c) Granddad mistreats Hud's mother while Hud is gone.
(d) Granddad has the power to keep him out of the war and does not do so.

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

3. What does Lonnie say he wants to do?
(a) Go right to bed because he's exhausted.
(b) Ask the neighbor's about their cattle.
(c) Visit Granny.
(d) Buy groceries.

4. Why is Hud angry with Halmea?
(a) She does not say sir to him.
(b) She burns a hole in his trousers.
(c) She is not there to serve him.
(d) She ruins his good white shirt.

5. What does Lonnie do with his buddies?
(a) Goes to a dance.
(b) Searches for clues in the hills of the source of the diseaese.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Goes to the state line to get beer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened to a heifer on the ranch?

2. What makes Lonnie want to travel?

3. Who is looking into other options for Granddad?

4. What does Newt say about the heifer?

5. What does Mr. Burris suggest as an alternative means for money?

(see the answer key)

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