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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gift does Carl give Jody to help him with riding his pony?
(a) An old pair of spurs.
(b) A whip.
(c) A new saddle.
(d) Special riding pants.

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

3. Where does Jody sleep while his pony is sick?
(a) In his own bed.
(b) With his mom and dad.
(c) In Billy's quarters.
(d) With the pony.

4. How does Jody feel when Carl and Billy are taking him out to show him his pony for the first time?
(a) Excited.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Angry at having to get up so early.
(d) Mad because he wanted a bike instead.

5. What ominous sign does Jody see that lets him know his pony has died?
(a) Rain clouds.
(b) A rattlesnake.
(c) An owl on a fence.
(d) Buzzards.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the novel opens, what are Carl and Billy going to do?

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

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

4. What time does Jody usually come home from school?

5. What does Jody initially want to name the pony?

(see the answer key)

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