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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of shoes does Jody Tiflin wear in late summer?
(a) None.
(b) Big boots because of all the rain.
(c) Flip-flops.
(d) Sandals.

3. Who is Doubletree Mutt?
(a) One of Jody's cats.
(b) Joday's pet racoon.
(c) Jody's pet toad.
(d) One of Jody's dogs.

4. What does the pony's name mean?
(a) Hawk.
(b) Friend.
(c) Rock.
(d) Strength.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Carl get the pony from?

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

3. Where is the infected lump located on the pony?

4. What is Billy Buck best known for?

5. For whom does Billy Buck work?

(see the answer key)

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