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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jody plan on getting rid of the animals that are living under the haystack on the Tiflin ranch?
(a) By hunting them out with his dogs.
(b) By setting skunk traps.
(c) By lighting the hay on fire and burning them out.
(d) By buying a cat for the ranch.

2. 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.

3. Why is Mrs. Tiflin crying at the end of the novel?
(a) She is sad about her father's death.
(b) She isn't.
(c) She is tired of her life.
(d) She wants Jody to stay a little boy forever.

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

5. Why is Jody so worried about Nellie?
(a) He doesn't want her to die like his pony did.
(b) He just worries about everything anyway.
(c) She is acting very strangely.
(d) Carl will beat him if anything happens to the horse.

6. When Jody is worried about Nellie, what does Carl tell Jody about Billy?
(a) That Billy is paid well and works hard for his money.
(b) That he's the best horseman around.
(c) That they can't afford anyone better than Billy so Jody better pray to help things out.
(d) That Billy will be fired if anything happens to the horse.

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

8. What does Jody have to eat at Jess Taylor's ranch in Chapter 3?
(a) A slice of bread only, as the Taylors are very poor.
(b) Two pieces of pie.
(c) A huge turkey dinner.
(d) Breakfast foods.

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

10. How much advanced notice do the Tiflins have of Grandfather's visit?
(a) Three days.
(b) None; they find out the day he is supposed to arrive.
(c) One month.
(d) One week.

11. What does Carl tell Jody not to blame on Billy?
(a) The horse sickness that is going through the town.
(b) His bad grades at school.
(c) The death of his red pony.
(d) Their financial troubles.

12. Where does Jody spend most of his time during January?
(a) With Nellie in her stall.
(b) At school trying to distract himself.
(c) In the house, worrying.
(d) With his mother, just like a small child.

13. What problem does Billy find with Nellie's pregnancy?
(a) That the colt is already dead before it is born.
(b) That she is going to have twins.
(c) That the colt is turned the wrong way.
(d) That Nellie has a tumor inside, not a baby.

14. How does Jody know Nellie is going into labor?
(a) She is incredibly hungry.
(b) She is having spasms.
(c) She won't let anyone near her.
(d) She has run out of the barn.

15. What season is it when Chapter 3 opens?
(a) July 4th.
(b) Fall.
(c) Springtime.
(d) Winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Jody wakes up crying in Chapter 3, what does his mother say to calm him down?

2. How much does Grandfather say Jody has grown when he first sees him?

3. Who is Riley?

4. What role does Mrs. Tiflin play in the horse's birth?

5. How long does Grandfather say he is planning to stay with the Tiflins?

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