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

2. What is brought to the house by the neighbors?
(a) Men to help with the ranch.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Food.
(d) Nothing since Granddad was not liked.

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

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

5. What is Halmea doing with Granny in town?
(a) Calling her boyfriend on the phone.
(b) Making Lonnie what he wants for lunch.
(c) Things she isn't supposed to be doing.
(d) Granny's work along with her own.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who always wins?

2. Where does Halmea go with some friends?

3. What does Lonnie find at the ranch after taking Halmea to town?

4. What rumor does Hermy say he hears?

5. Why doesn't Granddad want to call the state vet?

(see the answer key)

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