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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What drink does Jody offer to make for his Grandfather when they are sitting on the porch discussing "westering"?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) Ice water.
(c) Iced tea.
(d) A brandy.

3. How does Jody feel after Gitano leaves?
(a) Angry.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Sad.
(d) Happy.

4. What unique item is Gitano wearing when he first arrives at the Tiflin ranch?
(a) Very expensive boots.
(b) A necklace made of cow teeth.
(c) Leather chaps.
(d) A Stetson hat.

5. Why is Mrs. Tiflin crying at the end of the novel?
(a) She wants Jody to stay a little boy forever.
(b) She isn't.
(c) She is tired of her life.
(d) She is sad about her father's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Mrs. Tiflin give about why it takes Grandfather so long to rise in the morning?

2. Who is the only person to encourage Grandfather's storytelling during his first night at the Tiflins?

3. How is Billy's horse often described?

4. How does Jody feel about the Gabilan mountains when Chapter 2 opens?

5. How does Jody prepare for riding his pony once it is ready?

(see the answer key)

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