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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gitano eventually make Jody leave his lodgings for the night?
(a) Because he finds Jody incredibly annoying.
(b) All of these answers are correct.
(c) Because he wants to sleep.
(d) Because he is trying to steal things.

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

3. What does Mrs. Tiflin say after Gitano leaves?
(a) Nothing; she isn't in the scene when Chapter 2 ends.
(b) She cries heavily.
(c) She blames the whole thing on innocent Jody.
(d) She gets in a huge fight with Carl.

4. How does Jody kill the animal that he kills for the first time when Chapter 2 opens?
(a) He makes his dog go attack it.
(b) With his gun.
(c) With his hands.
(d) With a slingshot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jody do with his surprise-filled lunchbox when he returns home from school?

2. What kind of horse does Jody fantasize about having?

3. Who is Billy Buck?

4. What does Billy suggest Jody name the pony?

5. How does Carl react to finding Jody sneaking back into bed after checking on Nellie in the middle of the night?

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