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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nickname does Jody give to his imaginary horse?
(a) "Black Racer."
(b) "Gabilan."
(c) "Black Beauty."
(d) "Black Demon."

2. What does Carl think Gitano has saved him from?
(a) Dealing with Easter when he dies.
(b) The plague.
(c) Bad luck.
(d) A week's worth of unwanted houseguests.

3. How old is Jody Tiflin when the novel begins?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Four.
(d) Fourteen.

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

5. Why is Jody so concerned about the rain and his pony?
(a) He thinks it is bad for horses to get wet.
(b) He knows his horse hates rain.
(c) He doesn't want his pony to get spooked.
(d) He hates the way wet horses smell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color skin does Gitano have?

2. What is the Gitano carrying when he first arrives at the Tiflin ranch?

3. How does Carl react to finding Jody sneaking back into bed after checking on Nellie in the middle of the night?

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

5. Who is Doubletree Mutt?

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