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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jody initially want to name the pony?
(a) Gabilan Mountains.
(b) Prancer.
(c) Red.
(d) Carl.

2. When does Billy Buck first go into the ranch house every day?
(a) Whenever he wants to; he has a key.
(b) When Mrs. Tiflin rings the iron triangle.
(c) When he discusses finances with the Tiflins.
(d) When it is time for daily prayer.

3. What item did Carl and Billy get to go with the pony?
(a) Horseshoes.
(b) A special rope.
(c) A new, small barn.
(d) A saddle.

4. What kind of shoes does Jody Tiflin wear in late summer?
(a) Flip-flops.
(b) Big boots because of all the rain.
(c) None.
(d) Sandals.

5. How does Jody get to school?
(a) Billy Buck usually lets him ride a horse.
(b) He takes the school bus.
(c) Carl drives him.
(d) He walks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time does Jody usually come home from school?

2. How does Jody feel when Carl and Billy are taking him out to show him his pony for the first time?

3. What does the pony's name mean?

4. How does the pony respond to Jody when he reaches for it for the first time?

5. What gift does Carl give Jody to help him with riding his pony?

(see the answer key)

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