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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. By which holiday does Carl tell Jody he can ride his pony?

2. How is Carl's character first described?

3. When does Billy Buck get up?

4. What unique item is Gitano wearing when he first arrives at the Tiflin ranch?

5. What ominous sign does Jody see that lets him know his pony has died?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Grandfather's opinion of Billy?

2. What responsibility did Grandfather have as a leader during the crossing of the plains?

3. What kinds of animals does Jody put in his lunchbox on his way home from school in Chapter 3?

4. How long does Jody have to go to get to school?

5. What kind of interaction do Nellie and the stallion have when they first meet?

6. How does Mrs. Tiflin defend Jody from his father's accusation that he is a "Big-Britches"?

7. How will Jody pay back his father for the $5 it will take to breed Nellie with a stallion?

8. What has Billy Buck told Jody about the mountains?

9. Why doesn't Jody let his friends ride his new pony when he shows it to them for the first time?

10. Why is Jody pleased to smell brandy on his father's breath when he and Billy Buck return from purchasing the pony?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The role of women in _The Red Pony_ is very limited and traditional in the text. Write an argument paper that discusses whether or not this is representative of women's roles at the time or if the author has simply treated the one female character of the text (Mrs. Tiflin) in a misogynistic and patronizing manner.

Essay Topic 2

There are several instances in _The Red Pony_ where Jody very deliberately conceals his actions from the adults of the novel. Pick one instance in each chapter where this occurs and discuss what it shows the reader about Jody's character (including how his character is maturing, if at all, as the novel progresses).

Essay Topic 3

A theme throughout _The Red Pony_ is Jody's transition from boyhood to manhood. Choose one particular moment when you think this transition officially happens, making sure to use quotations from the text to support your position.

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