Farming and Cattle Management

The narrator shares his life story, starting with his birth in 1925 and his lifelong love for horses. Despite his father's transition from horse farming to machinery, he chose to become a cowpuncher, a decision made at a young age. He recounts his childhood experiences herding cattle, learning about cattle management, and earning wages. The narrative also highlights his father's innovative farming methods using machinery, which allowed the narrator to pursue his passion for cowpunching.

In which year was the narrator born?

• 1935

• 1930

• 1925

• 1920

What did the narrator's father trade his horses for?

• Cows

• Sheep

• Machinery

• Land

At what age did the narrator start herding cattle?

• 6 years old

• 5 years old

• 8 years old

• 7 years old

What was the main activity during the summer for the narrator?

• Fishing

• Herding cattle

• Building fences

• Farming

How were the narrator and his peers compensated for their work?

• Steer yearlings

• Food

• Money

• Horses

What did the narrator learn a lot about during his early years?

• Farming

• Cattle

• Machinery

• Horses

In what year did the narrator's father switch to using tractors?

• 1930

• 1932

• 1934

• 1936

How many acres was the narrator's father farming after switching to tractors?

• 500 acres

• 200 acres

• 400 acres

• 300 acres

What did the narrator's father do to keep the tractor running overnight?

• Stopped farming

• Used lanterns

• Hired more workers

• Worked himself

What was the narrator's father's profession?

• Blacksmith

• Farmer

• Carpenter

• Cowpuncher