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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is one of Lonnie's grandfather's most noticeable characteristics?
(a) Frugality.
(b) Patience.
(c) Meanness.
(d) Grumpiness.

3. Why had Hud advised Granddad not to buy the cattle that was infected?
(a) Hud wanted to go into dairy rather than beef as a ranch.
(b) Hud thought it was too expensive a price.
(c) It was from Mexico and they tended to be infected.
(d) They were already in the red on operating expenses.

4. What does the storekeeper ignore?
(a) The boys are not from Oklahoma.
(b) The boys treat the two women with them rather roughly.
(c) Lonnie and his friends do not live in that town.
(d) Lonnie and his friends are underage.

5. What does Hud say to Granddad about the ranch?
(a) Hud wants to be equal partners in ownership.
(b) Hud will get it from Granddad by any means possible.
(c) Hud will kill Lonnie before the ranch becomes Lonnie's.
(d) Hud could care less about the ranch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Granddad have to ask for assistance?

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

3. Who is Newt Garrett?

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

5. What is Halmea doing in the kitchen when Lonnie carries in groceries?

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