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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Billy suggest Jody name the pony?
(a) Uni, since he looks like a unicorn.
(b) Red.
(c) Billy.
(d) Gabilan.

3. How does Jody prepare for riding his pony once it is ready?
(a) He rides a horse with his dad.
(b) He rides the other horses.
(c) He practices with pillows when no one is looking.
(d) He rides a sawhorse.

4. When does Billy Buck first go into the ranch house every day?
(a) When Mrs. Tiflin rings the iron triangle.
(b) When he discusses finances with the Tiflins.
(c) When it is time for daily prayer.
(d) Whenever he wants to; he has a key.

5. Where are pigs prepared for slaughter and slaughtered on the ranch?
(a) They aren't -- they are taken off property for this.
(b) Beneath the cypress.
(c) Right near the kitchen so they can be cleaned easily.
(d) In a special barn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Billy Buck best known for?

2. What color eyes does Jody Tiflin have?

3. Where does Jody sleep while his pony is sick?

4. For whom does Billy Buck work?

5. By which holiday does Carl tell Jody he can ride his pony?

(see the answer key)

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