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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color skin does Gitano have?
(a) Dark.
(b) It's hard to tell because he's been burned.
(c) Very freckly.
(d) Light.

2. What time does Jody usually come home from school?
(a) After sunset, to be safe.
(b) Four o'clock.
(c) Noon (for lunch) and three o'clock.
(d) Six o'clock.

3. How is Carl's character first described?
(a) As a disciplinarian.
(b) As a religious man.
(c) As a silly, fun-loving father.
(d) As an outgoing community leader.

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

5. When Mrs. Tiflin talks about Gitano staying, what does Carl do?
(a) Cut her off.
(b) Ignore her.
(c) Slap her.
(d) Change his mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What season is it when Chapter 2 opens?

2. When does Billy Buck get up?

3. How old is Jody Tiflin when the novel begins?

4. As Jody's pony gets sicker, what life-saving procedure must Billy do to keep it alive?

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

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