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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Gitano stay while at the Tiflin ranch?
(a) In Jody's room.
(b) The old bunkhouse.
(c) The barn.
(d) Outside.

2. What article of clothing does Carl pin something on of Jody's when he sets off with Nellie?
(a) On his undershirt.
(b) On his shoe.
(c) Inside his sock.
(d) Inside his overalls.

3. What kind of horse does Jody fantasize about having?
(a) A little baby colt.
(b) He just wants his red pony back.
(c) A huge, black horse.
(d) A stallion.

4. What happens to Nellie while Jody is trying to take her somewhere?
(a) He never takes her anywhere, so nothing happens.
(b) She spooks and runs off into the mountains.
(c) She falls and breaks her head.
(d) She breaks free from Jody's rope.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Carl and Billy first return from being gone when the novel opens, what does Jody smell on their breath?

2. Who does Jess Taylor say he saw riding Easter?

3. How is Billy's horse often described?

4. How does Billy free the colt once it is born?

5. What does Carl tell Jody about his work with Nellie?

(see the answer key)

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