Tex, Chapter 7

When Pop says, "Boy, have you two grown," what does Tex realize?

• Pop really does not care for him and Mason.

• Pop is separate from him and Mason.

• Pop is irresponsible.

• Pop loves Mason more than he loves Tex.

Mason and Tex finally ignore the phone until what time in the morning?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What does the newscaster announce that makes Mason happy?

• The reporter says that Mace and Tex showed great bravery.

• He says that the two brothers could use a go-fund-me account.

• The reporter makes a public appeal for Pop to come home to his boys.

• The newscaster identifies Mace as a Garyville basketball star who has no injuries from his ordeal.

Why does Tex invite Johnny over to watch the news?

• He knows he and Mason will be on it.

• He wants to defy Cole's order to stay away from Johnny.

• He wants to annoy Mason.

• He knows Pop is coming home and wants Johnny to see him.

Identify who says this to a reporter: "God gave me my face. But He let me pick my nose."

• Lem

• Mason

• Jamie

• Tex

Which brother never dreams about the hitchhiker?

• Mason

• Tex

Who attends the hitchhiker's funeral?

• Miss Carlson

• Tex

• Mason

• Johnny

When the day comes for Pop to take Tex to get Negrito, he is late getting home. Why?

• He didn't have the money and dreaded telling Tex.

• He was in a wreck.

• He had to work late.

• He joins a pool tournament and forgets.

What does Negrito's new owner, a girl, call the horse?

• Negrito

• Tito

• Grit

• Nicky

When the family refuses to sell Negrito back, what does Tex say to Mason?

• "I'm going to hate you the rest of my life for this."

• "It's okay. I know you did what you could."

• "I'm sorry that I said mean things to you."

• "I hope you're happy now."