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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Billy's horse often described?
(a) As looking almost exactly like Billy.
(b) As an average horse but with crazy eyes.
(c) As nothing special to look at.
(d) As the most beautiful horse in the county.

2. What does Billy suggest Jody name the pony?
(a) Red.
(b) Gabilan.
(c) Uni, since he looks like a unicorn.
(d) Billy.

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

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

5. What is a common breakfast in the Tiflin household?
(a) Oatmeal.
(b) None -- they are very poor.
(c) Fresh turkey sandwiches.
(d) Eggs, bacon, and biscuits.

Short Answer Questions

1. When will Jody be allowed to have cartridges for his gun?

2. What is Billy Buck best known for?

3. What does Carl think Gitano has saved him from?

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

5. How high is the corn when the novel first opens?

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