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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Billy Buck?
(a) A ranch hand.
(b) A banker.
(c) A preacher.
(d) A farmer.

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

3. How does Jody's mom feel about his dedication to the red pony?
(a) She doesn't really care one way or the other.
(b) She is proud.
(c) She is angry that it keeps him from school.
(d) She is angry that it keeps him from his chores.

4. What color hair does Jody Tiflin have?
(a) Blond.
(b) Black.
(c) Brown.
(d) Red.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Billy's horse often described?

2. How does Jody feel when Carl and Billy are taking him out to show him his pony for the first time?

3. When Carl and Billy first return from being gone when the novel opens, what does Jody smell on their breath?

4. Who is Smasher?

5. How does Jody prepare for riding his pony once it is ready?

(see the answer key)

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