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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By which holiday does Carl tell Jody he can ride his pony?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Halloween.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Easter.

2. How is Jody's character first described?
(a) As very naughty.
(b) As loud and obnoxious.
(c) As obedient and shy.
(d) As spoiled and rich.

3. How high is the corn when the novel first opens?
(a) Knee high.
(b) Exactly even with Jody.
(c) It hasn't sprouted yet.
(d) Over Jody's head.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Jody's mom feel about his dedication to the red pony?

3. As Jody's pony gets sicker, what life-saving procedure must Billy do to keep it alive?

4. What kind of gun does Jody have?

5. Who is Doubletree Mutt?

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