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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ominous sign does Jody see that lets him know his pony has died?
(a) Rain clouds.
(b) A rattlesnake.
(c) An owl on a fence.
(d) Buzzards.

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

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

4. How old is Jody when Chapter 2 concludes?
(a) 17.
(b) 11.
(c) 14.
(d) 10.

5. Who cooks dinner the day Gitano arrives on the Tiflin ranch?
(a) Mrs. Tiflin.
(b) Jody.
(c) Gitano's wife.
(d) Gitano.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Gitano leave behind when he leaves the Tiflins?

2. After Gitano leaves the Tiflin ranch, what does Jody picture him doing?

3. What kind of horse was Easter when he was younger?

4. How does Gabilan respond to being bridle trained?

5. Where does Jody initially think Gitano comes from?

(see the answer key)

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