View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Jess Taylor?
(a) Gitano's son.
(b) A neighbor of the Tiflins.
(c) Jody's brother.
(d) Another stranger who appears at the house.

5. How does the pony's coat and mane look when Jody first sees them?
(a) Long and braided.
(b) Rough and tangled.
(c) Shiny and beautiful.
(d) Short and stubbly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Gitano actually stolen from Carl?

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

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

4. How does Carl react to the confirmation that Gitano is with Easter?

5. What does Mrs. Tiflin say after Gitano leaves?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 249 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample