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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of information is Jody eager to get out of Gitano?
(a) What his family was like long ago.
(b) What the mountains are like.
(c) How much money he is carrying with him.
(d) Where he came from.

2. How is Jody's character first described?
(a) As very naughty.
(b) As spoiled and rich.
(c) As loud and obnoxious.
(d) As obedient and shy.

3. How does Gabilan respond to being bridle trained?
(a) He only responds to Jody.
(b) He only responds to Billy.
(c) He surrenders almost immediately.
(d) He is rambunctious.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What problem does Billy find with Nellie's pregnancy?

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

3. How long does Billy say it takes for a colt to be born?

4. What time is it when Jody first leaves the barn after the horse's birth?

5. How does Billy eventually get the baby colt out?

(see the answer key)

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