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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Halmea say she wants when Lonnie asks her?
(a) Lots of money.
(b) A gun.
(c) Protection.
(d) A new job.

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

3. How do the boys amuse themselves back in Thalia?
(a) Spitting contests.
(b) Rating girls.
(c) Bragging.
(d) Peeing contests.

4. Who does Granddad have to ask for assistance?
(a) Neighbors.
(b) No one.
(c) The United States government.
(d) The State of Texas.

5. Why does Lonnie keep working after he is hurt?
(a) There is so much to do.
(b) There is a girl there he is trying to impress.
(c) He doesn't realize how badly he is injured.
(d) He fears ridicule.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Lonnie when he is getting a cow into the chute?

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

3. Why is Mr. Burris dismayed?

4. How does Granddad feel about his cows?

5. What is one of Lonnie's grandfather's most noticeable characteristics?

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