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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Grandfather accept Jody's offer for a drink when they are sitting on the porch discussing "westering"?
(a) Because he is thirsty.
(b) All of these answers are correct.
(c) Because Jody offers him his favorite drink.
(d) Because he sees Jody's face and wants to be polite.

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

3. How does Carl react to finding Jody sneaking back into bed after checking on Nellie in the middle of the night?
(a) He is furious.
(b) He beats Jody.
(c) He laughs and stays up to talk with Jody.
(d) He is torn between pride and anger.

4. When Jody wakes up crying in Chapter 3, what does his mother say to calm him down?
(a) To be quiet so he doesn't anger Carl.
(b) To remember that dreams aren't real.
(c) To try to wake up and start over again.
(d) To eat a cookie as a treat and then go back to bed.

5. What does Carl tell Grandfather in front of everyone about what Grandfather has overheard?
(a) "Billy didn't mean it."
(b) "Jody didn't mean it."
(c) "I didn't mean it."
(d) "Ruth didn't mean it."

Short Answer Questions

1. What problem does Billy find with Nellie's pregnancy?

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

3. What time is it when Jody first leaves the barn after the horse's birth?

4. Why is Mrs. Tiflin crying at the end of the novel?

5. What kind of horse does Jody fantasize about having?

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