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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jody dispose of the body of the animal he kills when Chapter 2 opens?
(a) He buries it.
(b) He cuts it into pieces and throws them into the bushes.
(c) He lets his dog take it away.
(d) Hid hides it in the hay in the barn.

2. What is Carl carrying in his hand when he first makes an appearance in Chapter 4?
(a) Flowers for Mrs. Tiflin.
(b) An injured animal.
(c) A new puppy.
(d) Something white.

3. Why does Grandfather accept Jody's offer for a drink when they are sitting on the porch discussing "westering"?
(a) Because he sees Jody's face and wants to be polite.
(b) Because Jody offers him his favorite drink.
(c) Because he is thirsty.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

4. What does Jody's mother do when she meets Gitano for the first time?
(a) Sends for Jody's father.
(b) Cooks him dinner right away.
(c) Takes his packages and suitcases.
(d) Gets very scared and starts to cry.

5. Who is Smasher?
(a) The name of the bull on the ranch.
(b) Jody's pet cat.
(c) Jody -- it's his nickname.
(d) One of Jody's dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of gun does Jody have?

2. Why does Jody feel the way he does after Gitano leaves?

3. How does the pony's coat and mane look when Jody first sees them?

4. What does Mule-tale Buck do for a living?

5. What does Billy Buck do to show his respect for Grandfather?

(see the answer key)

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