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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Granddad fire Jesse and Lonzo?
(a) They were no help slaughtering the cattle.
(b) They can get unemployment if they are fired instead of quitting.
(c) He does not fire them.
(d) He has no work for them.

2. What is Granddad wearing?
(a) Just his nightshirt.
(b) A suit as if he is going to church.
(c) His rodeo duds.
(d) His usual rancher outfit.

3. What is Halmea doing in the kitchen when Lonnie carries in groceries?
(a) Making biscuits.
(b) Crying and holding her breast.
(c) Sharpening a butcher's knife.
(d) Sitting at the table drinking coffee.

4. Where does Lonnie hide the next day?
(a) Out on the range.
(b) In Thalia.
(c) In the hayloft.
(d) No where.

5. Who is Jesse?
(a) The new hired hand.
(b) Hud's school buddy.
(c) Larry's half brother.
(d) Halmea's grandson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lonnie hide?

2. Who is Mr. Burris?

3. Of what does the state vet think the heifer died?

4. How does Granddad feel about his cows?

5. Who does Granddad have to ask for assistance?

(see the answer key)

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