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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Jody so concerned about the rain and his pony?
(a) He doesn't want his pony to get spooked.
(b) He knows his horse hates rain.
(c) He hates the way wet horses smell.
(d) He thinks it is bad for horses to get wet.

2. What does Mrs. Tiflin say after Gitano leaves?
(a) She cries heavily.
(b) She gets in a huge fight with Carl.
(c) She blames the whole thing on innocent Jody.
(d) Nothing; she isn't in the scene when Chapter 2 ends.

3. Who is Doubletree Mutt?
(a) One of Jody's dogs.
(b) Jody's pet toad.
(c) One of Jody's cats.
(d) Joday's pet racoon.

4. How does Jody feel about the Gabilan mountains when Chapter 2 opens?
(a) He is frightened of them.
(b) He doesn't think about them one way or the other.
(c) He finds them mysterious.
(d) He is amazed at their beauty.

5. Who does Jody first show his new pony to?
(a) His teacher.
(b) The neighborhood preacher.
(c) Six boys from school.
(d) No one -- he keeps it hidden away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jody initially want to name the pony?

2. Why does Jody feel the way he does after Gitano leaves?

3. What kind of shoes does Jody Tiflin wear in late summer?

4. Who cooks dinner the day Gitano arrives on the Tiflin ranch?

5. What does Jody have to do when he comes home from school every day?

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