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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Jody sleep while his pony is sick?
(a) In Billy's quarters.
(b) With his mom and dad.
(c) In his own bed.
(d) With the pony.

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

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

4. What color skin does Gitano have?
(a) It's hard to tell because he's been burned.
(b) Very freckly.
(c) Dark.
(d) Light.

5. How can Jody tell the man approaching his house in Chapter 2 is older?
(a) He knows the man and knows that he is old.
(b) He smells him.
(c) By the way he walks.
(d) He can see his long beard right away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What unique item is Gitano wearing when he first arrives at the Tiflin ranch?

2. What does Billy do to try to fix Nellie's problem with the delivery?

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

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

5. Where does Jody spend most of his time during January?

(see the answer key)

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