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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How is Carl's character first described?
(a) As an outgoing community leader.
(b) As a silly, fun-loving father.
(c) As a religious man.
(d) As a disciplinarian.

4. How do the cow-pumpkins look when the novel first opens?
(a) They are enormous and expected to win a prize at the state fair.
(b) They are still too small to see.
(c) They are large and ready for harvesting.
(d) They are green and small.

5. What does Jody have to do when he comes home from school every day?
(a) His homework.
(b) He just gets to play like a normal kid.
(c) Milk the cows.
(d) His afternoon chores.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item did Carl and Billy get to go with the pony?

2. Where does Jody get drinks of water from while walking around the ranch?

3. What does Billy suggest Jody name the pony?

4. How does Billy often perform at local rodeos?

5. How does Gabilan respond to being bridle trained?

(see the answer key)

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