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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What role did Grandfather play in the traveling group when he was crossing the plains?
(a) He was a leader of sorts.
(b) He was a horseman.
(c) He was a hunter.
(d) He was responsible for rationing water.

2. Why is Jody so worried about Nellie?
(a) He doesn't want her to die like his pony did.
(b) Carl will beat him if anything happens to the horse.
(c) He just worries about everything anyway.
(d) She is acting very strangely.

3. When Jody is worried about Nellie, what does Carl tell Jody about Billy?
(a) That Billy is paid well and works hard for his money.
(b) That Billy will be fired if anything happens to the horse.
(c) That he's the best horseman around.
(d) That they can't afford anyone better than Billy so Jody better pray to help things out.

4. How does Grandfather react to Jody's invitation to help in the mouse hunt?
(a) He gets very excited.
(b) He declines.
(c) He lectures Jody about treating all creatures kindly.
(d) He says he'll help but doesn't really do anything.

5. Why does Grandfather think Jody wants to listen to his stories so much?
(a) Because he is just patronizing him.
(b) Because he is trying to get his dad mad again.
(c) Because he is still a boy.
(d) Because he is trying to be respectful.

6. What does Billy do to try to fix Nellie's problem with the delivery?
(a) Get help from the neighbors.
(b) Drug Nellie.
(c) Turn the colt around inside.
(d) Pray.

7. Why does Billy Buck respect Grandfather so much?
(a) Because Grandfather saved his life once.
(b) Because he is an elder.
(c) Because he feels they are kindred spirits.
(d) Because he is the owner of the property.

8. Who is Nellie?
(a) A female horse on the Tiflin ranch.
(b) Jody's cousin.
(c) A neighbor's horse.
(d) Jody's schoolteacher.

9. What problem does Billy find with Nellie's pregnancy?
(a) That the colt is already dead before it is born.
(b) That she is going to have twins.
(c) That the colt is turned the wrong way.
(d) That Nellie has a tumor inside, not a baby.

10. What does Jody do with his surprise-filled lunchbox when he returns home from school?
(a) He buries it under the porch.
(b) He leaves it in the mailbox.
(c) He hides it in his room.
(d) He leaves it with his mother.

11. During the first dinner with Grandfather, what does Billy say makes people hungrier?
(a) Staying in the same location all the time.
(b) Moving around.
(c) Being in bad weather.
(d) Being idle.

12. Who is Riley?
(a) Jody's friend at school.
(b) Jody's pet snake.
(c) The Tiflin's big boar.
(d) The Tiflin's pet cat.

13. What does Billy end up doing to Nellie?
(a) Killing her with a hammer.
(b) Selling her to a neighbor as she lay dying.
(c) Calming her with hot mash.
(d) Giving her a warm bath to calm her down.

14. How is Jody picked up and put on a horse for safety?
(a) By his overall straps.
(b) By his arm, which has been injured.
(c) By his hair.
(d) By his shirt.

15. What does Billy tell Jody to do after he is done helping with the birth?
(a) Send all the neighbors home.
(b) Go get Carl right away.
(c) Go get hot water and a sponge.
(d) Go get Mrs. Tiflin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Grandfather say he is planning to stay with the Tiflins?

2. What time is it when Jody first leaves the barn after the horse's birth?

3. When Jody finally brings Grandfather his drink, where does he sit?

4. What kind of horse does Jody fantasize about having?

5. How does Jody plan on getting rid of the animals that are living under the haystack on the Tiflin ranch?

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