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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Carl and Billy first return from being gone when the novel opens, what does Jody smell on their breath?
(a) Nothing -- they are very, very thirsty for water.
(b) Beer.
(c) Brandy.
(d) Milk.

2. What would Billy Buck like to do with Easter?
(a) Work him until he dies.
(b) Just let him relax and be.
(c) Sell him.
(d) Shoot him.

3. How does Jody's father react when he meets Gitano for the first time?
(a) He threatens him with a gun.
(b) He refuses to talk to him.
(c) He tells him he is not needed at the ranch.
(d) He is honored to have such a wise guest.

4. What is Billy Buck best known for?
(a) His ability to make crops grow.
(b) His skill with horses.
(c) His fiery sermons.
(d) His fair banking practices.

5. How does Billy often perform at local rodeos?
(a) He is too old - he usually just judges.
(b) Terribly.
(c) About average.
(d) Very well - he often wins first place.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are pigs prepared for slaughter and slaughtered on the ranch?

2. Where does Gitano claim to be born?

3. Who does Jess Taylor say he saw riding Easter?

4. Who does Jody first show his new pony to?

5. Why has Jody been told to take Nellie to someone else's ranch?

(see the answer key)

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