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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does The Red Pony take place?
(a) San Francisco, California.
(b) We never learn.
(c) Salinas, California.
(d) A small town in New Mexico.

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

3. Where did Carl get the pony from?
(a) He found him.
(b) A sheriff's auction.
(c) He never says.
(d) A neighbor.

4. Where are pigs prepared for slaughter and slaughtered on the ranch?
(a) In a special barn.
(b) Beneath the cypress.
(c) Right near the kitchen so they can be cleaned easily.
(d) They aren't -- they are taken off property for this.

5. When does Billy Buck first go into the ranch house every day?
(a) When Mrs. Tiflin rings the iron triangle.
(b) Whenever he wants to; he has a key.
(c) When it is time for daily prayer.
(d) When he discusses finances with the Tiflins.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color hair does Jody Tiflin have?

2. What does Jody have to do when he comes home from school every day?

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

4. How does Jody prepare for riding his pony once it is ready?

5. What does Jody initially want to name the pony?

(see the answer key)

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