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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By which holiday does Carl tell Jody he can ride his pony?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) Easter.
(d) Halloween.

2. Why is Jody so concerned about the rain and his pony?
(a) He thinks it is bad for horses to get wet.
(b) He hates the way wet horses smell.
(c) He doesn't want his pony to get spooked.
(d) He knows his horse hates rain.

3. What kind of shoes does Jody Tiflin wear in late summer?
(a) Flip-flops.
(b) Big boots because of all the rain.
(c) Sandals.
(d) None.

4. What item does Gitano leave behind when he leaves the Tiflins?
(a) Nothing; he steals from them.
(b) A gun.
(c) A sack of old coins.
(d) A bag.

5. How does Jody prepare for riding his pony once it is ready?
(a) He rides a sawhorse.
(b) He practices with pillows when no one is looking.
(c) He rides a horse with his dad.
(d) He rides the other horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Carl's character first described?

2. What time does Jody usually come home from school?

3. How do the cow-pumpkins look when the novel first opens?

4. What gift does Carl give Jody to help him with riding his pony?

5. What does Carl think Gitano has saved him from?

(see the answer key)

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