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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What article of clothing does Carl pin something on of Jody's when he sets off with Nellie?
(a) On his shoe.
(b) Inside his overalls.
(c) On his undershirt.
(d) Inside his sock.

2. How does Carl react to finding Jody sneaking back into bed after checking on Nellie in the middle of the night?
(a) He is furious.
(b) He laughs and stays up to talk with Jody.
(c) He beats Jody.
(d) He is torn between pride and anger.

3. As Jody's pony gets sicker, what life-saving procedure must Billy do to keep it alive?
(a) Keep it drugged.
(b) Amputate its leg.
(c) Cut a hole in its windpipe.
(d) Give it alcohol to keep it calm.

4. Whose ranch has Jody been told to take Nellie to?
(a) Jess Taylor's.
(b) Billy Buck's.
(c) No one's.
(d) A stranger's.

5. What is a common breakfast in the Tiflin household?
(a) None -- they are very poor.
(b) Fresh turkey sandwiches.
(c) Oatmeal.
(d) Eggs, bacon, and biscuits.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jody initially want to name the pony?

2. How does the pony's coat and mane look when Jody first sees them?

3. Why is Jody so worried about Nellie?

4. How high is the corn when the novel first opens?

5. What is the colt born in?

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