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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a common breakfast in the Tiflin household?
(a) Fresh turkey sandwiches.
(b) Eggs, bacon, and biscuits.
(c) None -- they are very poor.
(d) Oatmeal.

2. Why is Mrs. Tiflin suspicious of Jody's request to get his Grandfather a drink?
(a) She knows her father never accepts drinks unless it's mealtime.
(b) She thinks he secretly wants one for himself.
(c) She thinks Jody is going to put something in it before giving it to Grandfather.
(d) She knows Jody likes to play jokes on her.

3. How long does Grandfather say he is planning to stay with the Tiflins?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) One week.
(c) One month.
(d) Two months.

4. Why does Billy tell Jody to go outside when Nellie is supposedly in labor?
(a) So he can keep Carl away.
(b) So he doesn't see Billy kill Nellie.
(c) So he can charge people admission at the door.
(d) So he can stand guard.

5. When Mrs. Tiflin talks about Gitano staying, what does Carl do?
(a) Cut her off.
(b) Ignore her.
(c) Change his mind.
(d) Slap her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animals are living under the haystack on the Tiflin ranch?

2. What would Billy Buck like to do with Easter?

3. Who is Riley?

4. How does Jody's mom feel about his dedication to the red pony?

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

(see the answer key)

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