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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does The Red Pony take place?
(a) Salinas, California.
(b) We never learn.
(c) San Francisco, California.
(d) A small town in New Mexico.

2. What season is it when Chapter 2 opens?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Spring.
(c) Winter.
(d) Midsummer.

3. What color eyes does Jody Tiflin have?
(a) Blue.
(b) Grey.
(c) Brown.
(d) Green.

4. When does Billy Buck first go into the ranch house every day?
(a) Whenever he wants to; he has a key.
(b) When it is time for daily prayer.
(c) When he discusses finances with the Tiflins.
(d) When Mrs. Tiflin rings the iron triangle.

5. When the novel opens, what are Carl and Billy going to do?
(a) Harvest the crops for the first time.
(b) Drive six old cows to the butcher.
(c) Delivery the Christmas sermon.
(d) Go to New York City to see about another loan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Carl think Gitano has saved him from?

2. What makes Carl think that Easter is dead the morning Gitano leaves?

3. Where does Jody sleep while his pony is sick?

4. What kind of gun does Jody have?

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

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