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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. By which holiday does Carl tell Jody he can ride his pony?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Halloween.
(c) Easter.
(d) Thanksgiving.
2. What ominous sign does Jody see that lets him know his pony has died?
(a) Buzzards.
(b) A rattlesnake.
(c) Rain clouds.
(d) An owl on a fence.
3. Who is Smasher?
(a) The name of the bull on the ranch.
(b) One of Jody's dogs.
(c) Jody's pet cat.
(d) Jody -- it's his nickname.
4. Where does Jody get drinks of water from while walking around the ranch?
(a) He has to go back to the kitchen.
(b) A Thermos he always carries with him.
(c) A pipe outlet from a cold spring.
(d) A river on their property.
5. For whom does Billy Buck work?
(a) No one -- he is a wandering worker.
(b) Himself.
(c) The Tiflin family.
(d) The city.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Carl react to the confirmation that Gitano is with Easter?
2. How is Carl's character first described?
3. How old is Jody Tiflin when the novel begins?
4. Why does Jody initially invite Gitano down to the barn?
5. How does Jody's mom feel about his dedication to the red pony?
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