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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 Gitano eat for breakfast the day after he arrives at the Tiflin ranch?
(a) Bacon and eggs.
(b) Nothing; he doesn't appear for breakfast.
(c) Oatmeal.
(d) Biscuits only.

2. How many healthy horses do Gitano and Jody watch at the watering trough?
(a) Five.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Seven.

3. When will Jody be allowed to have cartridges for his gun?
(a) When he is no longer grounded for failing his classes.
(b) When he is 12.
(c) When he is 14.
(d) When he saves up enough money to buy some.

4. What item does Gitano leave behind when he leaves the Tiflins?
(a) A sack of old coins.
(b) A bag.
(c) Nothing; he steals from them.
(d) A gun.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Billy free the colt once it is born?

2. When does Billy Buck first go into the ranch house every day?

3. Where are pigs prepared for slaughter and slaughtered on the ranch?

4. How does Jody's mom feel about his dedication to the red pony?

5. How long does Carl say Gitano can initially stay for?

(see the answer key)

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