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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jody's mom feel about his dedication to the red pony?
(a) She is proud.
(b) She is angry that it keeps him from his chores.
(c) She doesn't really care one way or the other.
(d) She is angry that it keeps him from school.

2. What kind of gun does Jody have?
(a) A .25.
(b) A .44.
(c) A .22.
(d) A cap gun.

3. Who is Smasher?
(a) Jody -- it's his nickname.
(b) Jody's pet cat.
(c) One of Jody's dogs.
(d) The name of the bull on the ranch.

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

5. Who does Jody first show his new pony to?
(a) His teacher.
(b) Six boys from school.
(c) The neighborhood preacher.
(d) No one -- he keeps it hidden away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jody get drinks of water from while walking around the ranch?

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

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

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

5. How is Billy's horse often described?

(see the answer key)

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