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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who answers most of Jody's questions about the colt that is supposed to be coming?
(a) Jess Taylor.
(b) Billy Buck.
(c) Carl.
(d) Mrs. Tiflin.

2. How does Billy free the colt once it is born?
(a) Nothing, because there is no real colt; the horse only thought it was pregnant.
(b) He tears the sac open with his teeth.
(c) He washes it off by himself.
(d) He uses a knife to cut it free.

3. How do the other horses react when Nellie is supposedly giving birth?
(a) They become very quiet.
(b) They are clueless.
(c) They are very aware of what is going on and are agitated.
(d) They all break free and start running around the ranch.

4. What does Jody put in his lunchbox on his way home from school in Chapter 3?
(a) Beautiful rocks.
(b) Leaves.
(c) Strange pieces of metal he finds along the roadside.
(d) Lots of small animals.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color hair does Jody Tiflin have?

2. Where is the infected lump located on the pony?

3. What does Jody do with his surprise-filled lunchbox when he returns home from school?

4. How can Jody tell the man approaching his house in Chapter 2 is older?

5. What item does Gitano leave behind when he leaves the Tiflins?

(see the answer key)

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