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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Sand-Castle Syndrome.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Monty refer to as "the most wonderful and the most predictable creatures on earth"?
(a) Hawks.
(b) Rabbits.
(c) Horses.
(d) Deer.

2. When Monty illustrated his method for a horse trainer he knew in Chapter 1, The Call of the Wild Horses, the trainer said that it was a what?
(a) Miracle.
(b) Fluke.
(c) Dream come true.
(d) Abomination.

3. What event was part of the Salinas Rodeo during Monty's childhood?
(a) The Hungry Hog Race.
(b) The Wild Horse Race.
(c) The Backward Mule Ride.
(d) The Mayor's Chicken Catch.

4. At what age did Monty first volunteer to gather wild mustangs for the Salinas Rodeo?
(a) 13.
(b) 11.
(c) 18.
(d) 9.

5. What kind of grades did Monty receive in school as a child?
(a) All A's.
(b) B's and C's.
(c) C's and D's.
(d) D's and F's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Monty's family's friend had what position on the set of "East of Eden"?

2. What kind tutor with a 1940s hairstyle was Monty's babysitter and also his teacher?

3. When a horse was injured in the race, people wanted it to be shipped off for what purpose in Chapter 1, The Call of the Wild Horses?

4. How many children did Monty and his wife have?

5. How long did Monty spend alone with the wild horses when he was fourteen?

(see the answer key)

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