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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whom does Billy Buck work?
(a) The city.
(b) The Tiflin family.
(c) No one -- he is a wandering worker.
(d) Himself.

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

3. How does Gabilan respond to being bridle trained?
(a) He only responds to Billy.
(b) He is rambunctious.
(c) He only responds to Jody.
(d) He surrenders almost immediately.

4. What item did Carl and Billy get to go with the pony?
(a) A new, small barn.
(b) Horseshoes.
(c) A saddle.
(d) A special rope.

5. Where is the infected lump located on the pony?
(a) Its ear.
(b) Its chest.
(c) Its leg.
(d) Its jaw.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Billy suggest Jody name the pony?

2. How do the cow-pumpkins look when the novel first opens?

3. Why is Jody so concerned about the rain and his pony?

4. Who does Jody first show his new pony to?

5. Where does The Red Pony take place?

(see the answer key)

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