The Red Pony Test | Final Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 136 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Red Pony Test | Final Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 136 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does everyone sit after dinner when Grandfather is first visiting?
(a) In front of the fireplace.
(b) Outside on the porch.
(c) In Jody's room to help him fall asleep.
(d) In a very old tree on the property.

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

3. When Jody finally brings Grandfather his drink, where does he sit?
(a) He decides to stand as a sign of respect.
(b) At his feet.
(c) On his lap.
(d) On the porch swing.

4. What does Grandfather say has happened to his appetite for "westering"?
(a) It has started to consume him.
(b) It has become stronger with time.
(c) It has disappeared.
(d) It just gets worse and worse everyday.

5. What makes Jody excited about seeing the mailbox when Chapter 3 opens?
(a) The flag is open.
(b) It has been bashed in.
(c) It is new.
(d) He has been told he can paint it however he likes.

6. What does Mule-tale Buck do for a living?
(a) He used to be an artist.
(b) He used to be a colonel in the army.
(c) He was a mule packer.
(d) He used to breed horses.

7. What topic does Grandfather bring up during his first dinner at the Tiflin ranch?
(a) His need for more food than most people.
(b) His time with the Spanish army.
(c) His love of brandy.
(d) His crossing the plains.

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

9. Who is Mule-tail Buck?
(a) The Tiflin's neighbor.
(b) Grandfather's traveling companion.
(c) Grandfather's best friend.
(d) Billy Buck's father.

10. How does Jody know Nellie is going into labor?
(a) She is having spasms.
(b) She is incredibly hungry.
(c) She won't let anyone near her.
(d) She has run out of the barn.

11. What does Mrs. Tiflin claim was the biggest thing in her father's life?
(a) Meeting his wife.
(b) Having her get married.
(c) Serving in the Spanish War.
(d) Crossing the plains.

12. What does Jody decide to name the new colt?
(a) We never find out.
(b) There is no colt for him to name.
(c) He doesn't want to name something that has died.
(d) Jody, Jr.

13. How much advanced notice do the Tiflins have of Grandfather's visit?
(a) None; they find out the day he is supposed to arrive.
(b) One month.
(c) One week.
(d) Three days.

14. What does Grandfather overhear in the Tiflin kitchen the morning after he arrives?
(a) Mrs. Tiflin talking about his failing memory.
(b) Billy saying that he has lost his respect for him.
(c) Jody saying that he smells like an old man.
(d) Carl complaining about his endless storytelling.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Grandfather hate the ocean?

2. What article of clothing does Carl pin something on of Jody's when he sets off with Nellie?

3. Who is the only person to encourage Grandfather's storytelling during his first night at the Tiflins?

4. When does Nellie finally begin to show signs of pregnancy?

5. What does Grandfather mean by the term "westering"?

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