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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does everyone sit after dinner when Grandfather is first visiting?
(a) In front of the fireplace.
(b) In Jody's room to help him fall asleep.
(c) In a very old tree on the property.
(d) Outside on the porch.

2. When the novel opens, what are Carl and Billy going to do?
(a) Drive six old cows to the butcher.
(b) Go to New York City to see about another loan.
(c) Delivery the Christmas sermon.
(d) Harvest the crops for the first time.

3. Who picks up Jody and puts him on a horse for safety?
(a) Carl.
(b) Billy Buck.
(c) Mrs. Tiflin.
(d) Jess Taylor.

4. Why does Grandfather think Jody wants to listen to his stories so much?
(a) Because he is just patronizing him.
(b) Because he is trying to get his dad mad again.
(c) Because he is trying to be respectful.
(d) Because he is still a boy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much advanced notice do the Tiflins have of Grandfather's visit?

2. What kind of information is Jody eager to get out of Gitano?

3. How does Jody know Nellie is going into labor?

4. What does Mrs. Tiflin say after Gitano leaves?

5. How does Gabilan respond to being bridle trained?

(see the answer key)

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