Cattle Drives & Cowboys of Texas

Where does Zeb go to learn about cowboys?

• A museum near San Antonio

• A living history ranch near Houston

• A cattle market near Dallas

• A historical site near Galveston

Who takes Zeb to watch the cowboys?

• His father
  

• A cook named Cookie
  

• A tour guide
  

• His friend

Why did Texas ranchers sell Longhorns after the Civil War?

• To feed their families
  

• To keep the cattle safe
  

• To buy new ranch land

• To make money
  

How many miles did they ride each day on a good day?

• 5 to 7 miles
  

• 10 to 12 miles
  

• 15 to 20 miles
  

• 25 to 30 miles

What did ranchers do to keep their cattle from getting mixed up?

• Branded them
  

• Painted them
  

• Gave them names
  

• Kept them in pens

What was a line shack?

• A place for cooking
  

• A riding trail

• A type of cattle
  

• A cowboy's home away from home
  

What type of cattle did Zeb learn about at this ranch?

• Hereford cattle

• Angus cattle
  

• Texas Longhorns
  

• Jersey cows