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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the infected lump located on the pony?
(a) Its leg.
(b) Its ear.
(c) Its chest.
(d) Its jaw.

2. What color hair does Gitano have?
(a) None -- he is bald.
(b) Blond.
(c) White.
(d) Black.

3. Where does Jody spend most of his time during January?
(a) At school trying to distract himself.
(b) With his mother, just like a small child.
(c) With Nellie in her stall.
(d) In the house, worrying.

4. What does Carl tell Jody about his work with Nellie?
(a) That he needs to not be so attached to the horse.
(b) That he needs to relax -- a lot.
(c) That he has done a good job.
(d) That he needs to focus on school more and horses less.

5. How does Jody get to school?
(a) Billy Buck usually lets him ride a horse.
(b) He takes the school bus.
(c) Carl drives him.
(d) He walks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Jody Tiflin when the novel begins?

2. What kind of shoes does Jody Tiflin wear in late summer?

3. How does Jody feel about the Gabilan mountains when Chapter 2 opens?

4. What happens to Nellie while Jody is trying to take her somewhere?

5. Who picks up Jody and puts him on a horse for safety?

(see the answer key)

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