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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Billy Buck get up?
(a) At sunrise.
(b) Before sunrise.
(c) Very late.
(d) It depends on the day.

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

3. As Jody's pony gets sicker, what life-saving procedure must Billy do to keep it alive?
(a) Keep it drugged.
(b) Give it alcohol to keep it calm.
(c) Cut a hole in its windpipe.
(d) Amputate its leg.

4. How is Billy's horse often described?
(a) As looking almost exactly like Billy.
(b) As an average horse but with crazy eyes.
(c) As nothing special to look at.
(d) As the most beautiful horse in the county.

5. When will Jody be allowed to have cartridges for his gun?
(a) When he is 14.
(b) When he is no longer grounded for failing his classes.
(c) When he saves up enough money to buy some.
(d) When he is 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gabilan respond to being bridle trained?

2. How is Carl's character first described?

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

4. For whom does Billy Buck work?

5. Who is Smasher?

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