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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jody plan to do in the early morning after his Grandfather has arrived?
(a) Wake up early and bring his grandfather breakfast in bed.
(b) Wake up early and go through his grandfather's stuff.
(c) Wake up early to make sure he's around when his grandfather wakes up.
(d) Kill the mice in the haystack.

2. Why does Billy Buck respect Grandfather so much?
(a) Because Grandfather saved his life once.
(b) Because he is an elder.
(c) Because he feels they are kindred spirits.
(d) Because he is the owner of the property.

3. When does Nellie finally begin to show signs of pregnancy?
(a) Unfortunately, she never does.
(b) On Christmas day.
(c) In September.
(d) In April.

4. What makes Jody excited about seeing the mailbox when Chapter 3 opens?
(a) He has been told he can paint it however he likes.
(b) It has been bashed in.
(c) The flag is open.
(d) It is new.

5. What does Mrs. Tiflin claim was the biggest thing in her father's life?
(a) Meeting his wife.
(b) Having her get married.
(c) Serving in the Spanish War.
(d) Crossing the plains.

6. How does Jody feel about Grandfather's comment about how much he has grown?
(a) Embarrassed.
(b) Shy.
(c) Proud.
(d) Angry.

7. What nickname does Jody give to his imaginary horse?
(a) "Black Demon."
(b) "Gabilan."
(c) "Black Racer."
(d) "Black Beauty."

8. What does Grandfather overhear in the Tiflin kitchen the morning after he arrives?
(a) Carl complaining about his endless storytelling.
(b) Jody saying that he smells like an old man.
(c) Billy saying that he has lost his respect for him.
(d) Mrs. Tiflin talking about his failing memory.

9. Who is Mule-tail Buck?
(a) The Tiflin's neighbor.
(b) Grandfather's best friend.
(c) Billy Buck's father.
(d) Grandfather's traveling companion.

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

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

12. How long does Billy say it takes for a colt to be born?
(a) Nine months.
(b) One week.
(c) Nearly a year.
(d) Two months.

13. Why has Jody been told to take Nellie to someone else's ranch?
(a) To see how much she would get at auction.
(b) To breed her.
(c) To see if any of the neighbors would want to buy her.
(d) He hasn't been told to take her anywhere.

14. How does Grandfather react to Jody's invitation to help in the mouse hunt?
(a) He lectures Jody about treating all creatures kindly.
(b) He gets very excited.
(c) He declines.
(d) He says he'll help but doesn't really do anything.

15. What drink does Jody offer to make for his Grandfather when they are sitting on the porch discussing "westering"?
(a) Iced tea.
(b) Lemonade.
(c) Ice water.
(d) A brandy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Carl carrying in his hand when he first makes an appearance in Chapter 4?

2. How does the Tiflin family learn that Mrs. Tiflin's father will be coming to visit?

3. What items are in the mailbox when Jody returns home from school in Chapter 3?

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

5. Why does Grandfather accept Jody's offer for a drink when they are sitting on the porch discussing "westering"?

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