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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Mrs. Tiflin give about why it takes Grandfather so long to rise in the morning?
(a) Because he dresses with care.
(b) Because he is lazy.
(c) Because he moves slower as a result of his old age.
(d) Because he feels unwelcome in their house.

2. What time is it when Jody first leaves the barn after the horse's birth?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Mid-afternoon.
(c) Dawn.
(d) Lunch.

3. Where does Jody offer to meet his grandfather?
(a) At the train station.
(b) At the front door with his sailor suit on.
(c) At the bus station.
(d) Out on the road.

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

5. Who does Billy say must grant permission for anything that is done on the ranch?
(a) Jody.
(b) Mr. Jessup.
(c) Carl.
(d) Himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Billy eventually get the baby colt out?

2. How do the other horses react when Nellie is supposedly giving birth?

3. What does Jody have to eat at Jess Taylor's ranch in Chapter 3?

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

5. What season is it when Chapter 3 opens?

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