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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Billy say it takes for a colt to be born?
(a) Nearly a year.
(b) Two months.
(c) One week.
(d) Nine months.

2. What does the pony's name mean?
(a) Strength.
(b) Hawk.
(c) Rock.
(d) Friend.

3. What is a common breakfast in the Tiflin household?
(a) Oatmeal.
(b) Fresh turkey sandwiches.
(c) None -- they are very poor.
(d) Eggs, bacon, and biscuits.

4. How does Billy know there is a problem with Nellie's pregnancy?
(a) Nellie is acting funny.
(b) He can feel the colt inside.
(c) He had a dream about something being wrong.
(d) Nellie is too big for a regular pregnant horse.

5. What does Mrs. Tiflin say after Gitano leaves?
(a) She gets in a huge fight with Carl.
(b) Nothing; she isn't in the scene when Chapter 2 ends.
(c) She blames the whole thing on innocent Jody.
(d) She cries heavily.

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom does Billy Buck work?

2. What kind of animal does Jody kill for the first time when Chapter 2 opens?

3. What does Jody do after he learns Gitano has died?

4. What makes Jody excited about seeing the mailbox when Chapter 3 opens?

5. What does Billy do to try to fix Nellie's problem with the delivery?

(see the answer key)

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