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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Carl tell Jody about his work with Nellie?
(a) That he has done a good job.
(b) That he needs to not be so attached to the horse.
(c) That he needs to focus on school more and horses less.
(d) That he needs to relax -- a lot.

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

3. Who cooks dinner the day Gitano arrives on the Tiflin ranch?
(a) Mrs. Tiflin.
(b) Jody.
(c) Gitano.
(d) Gitano's wife.

4. What would Billy Buck like to do with Easter?
(a) Sell him.
(b) Work him until he dies.
(c) Just let him relax and be.
(d) Shoot him.

5. What is the Gitano carrying when he first arrives at the Tiflin ranch?
(a) A gunny sack.
(b) A fur coat.
(c) A rifle.
(d) A bag of fruit as a gift.

Short Answer Questions

1. What season is it when Chapter 3 opens?

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

3. Who answers most of Jody's questions about the colt that is supposed to be coming?

4. What does Mrs. Tiflin say after Gitano leaves?

5. How do the other horses react when Nellie is supposedly giving birth?

(see the answer key)

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