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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jody kill the animal that he kills for the first time when Chapter 2 opens?
(a) With a slingshot.
(b) With his hands.
(c) With his gun.
(d) He makes his dog go attack it.

2. What does Carl tell Jody not to blame on Billy?
(a) The horse sickness that is going through the town.
(b) The death of his red pony.
(c) His bad grades at school.
(d) Their financial troubles.

3. What role does Mrs. Tiflin play in the horse's birth?
(a) She helps comfort Nellie.
(b) She helps comfort Jody.
(c) None; she is sleeping.
(d) She helps comfort the newborn calf.

4. When will Jody be allowed to have cartridges for his gun?
(a) When he is 14.
(b) When he saves up enough money to buy some.
(c) When he is 12.
(d) When he is no longer grounded for failing his classes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Jody picked up and put on a horse for safety?

2. What item does Gitano leave behind when he leaves the Tiflins?

3. What has Gitano actually stolen from Carl?

4. What does Gitano eat for breakfast the day after he arrives at the Tiflin ranch?

5. Why is Jody so concerned about the rain and his pony?

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