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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gitano eventually make Jody leave his lodgings for the night?
(a) Because he wants to sleep.
(b) All of these answers are correct.
(c) Because he finds Jody incredibly annoying.
(d) Because he is trying to steal things.

2. Where is the infected lump located on the pony?
(a) Its jaw.
(b) Its ear.
(c) Its chest.
(d) Its leg.

3. Who does Jody first show his new pony to?
(a) No one -- he keeps it hidden away.
(b) His teacher.
(c) The neighborhood preacher.
(d) Six boys from school.

4. What kind of horse was Easter when he was younger?
(a) Beautiful and strong.
(b) Expensive but worthless.
(c) Stubborn and strong-willed.
(d) Lazy and annoying.

5. How high is the corn when the novel first opens?
(a) Over Jody's head.
(b) It hasn't sprouted yet.
(c) Knee high.
(d) Exactly even with Jody.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where does Jody sleep while his pony is sick?

4. What is a common breakfast in the Tiflin household?

5. What does Billy suggest Jody name the pony?

(see the answer key)

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