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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jody prepare for riding his pony once it is ready?
(a) He rides the other horses.
(b) He rides a horse with his dad.
(c) He practices with pillows when no one is looking.
(d) He rides a sawhorse.

2. How can Jody tell the man approaching his house in Chapter 2 is older?
(a) He knows the man and knows that he is old.
(b) He can see his long beard right away.
(c) He smells him.
(d) By the way he walks.

3. Why is Jody so concerned about the rain and his pony?
(a) He thinks it is bad for horses to get wet.
(b) He doesn't want his pony to get spooked.
(c) He knows his horse hates rain.
(d) He hates the way wet horses smell.

4. What unique item is Gitano wearing when he first arrives at the Tiflin ranch?
(a) A Stetson hat.
(b) Leather chaps.
(c) Very expensive boots.
(d) A necklace made of cow teeth.

5. What time does Jody usually come home from school?
(a) After sunset, to be safe.
(b) Noon (for lunch) and three o'clock.
(c) Six o'clock.
(d) Four o'clock.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many healthy horses do Gitano and Jody watch at the watering trough?

2. Where does Gitano stay while at the Tiflin ranch?

3. Where does Jody initially think Gitano comes from?

4. What kind of animal does Jody kill for the first time when Chapter 2 opens?

5. When will Jody be allowed to have cartridges for his gun?

(see the answer key)

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