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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Carl tell Grandfather in front of everyone about what Grandfather has overheard?
(a) "Jody didn't mean it."
(b) "Billy didn't mean it."
(c) "Ruth didn't mean it."
(d) "I didn't mean it."

2. How does Jody feel when Carl and Billy are taking him out to show him his pony for the first time?
(a) Mad because he wanted a bike instead.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Angry at having to get up so early.
(d) Excited.

3. Who is Riley?
(a) The Tiflin's pet cat.
(b) The Tiflin's big boar.
(c) Jody's friend at school.
(d) Jody's pet snake.

4. What role did Grandfather play in the traveling group when he was crossing the plains?
(a) He was a horseman.
(b) He was a hunter.
(c) He was responsible for rationing water.
(d) He was a leader of sorts.

5. When does Billy Buck get up?
(a) Very late.
(b) At sunrise.
(c) It depends on the day.
(d) Before sunrise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the pony's name mean?

2. What does Billy Buck say about how Nellie is handling her pregnancy?

3. Where does Jody sleep while his pony is sick?

4. How does Jody kill the animal that he kills for the first time when Chapter 2 opens?

5. Why does Jody initially invite Gitano down to the barn?

(see the answer key)

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