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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Carl and Billy first return from being gone when the novel opens, what does Jody smell on their breath?
(a) Nothing -- they are very, very thirsty for water.
(b) Milk.
(c) Beer.
(d) Brandy.

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

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

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

5. What is a common breakfast in the Tiflin household?
(a) Fresh turkey sandwiches.
(b) Oatmeal.
(c) None -- they are very poor.
(d) Eggs, bacon, and biscuits.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the pony's name mean?

2. Who is Doubletree Mutt?

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

4. How is Carl's character first described?

5. When does Billy Buck get up?

(see the answer key)

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