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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How can Jody tell the man approaching his house in Chapter 2 is older?
(a) He knows the man and knows that he is old.
(b) He smells him.
(c) By the way he walks.
(d) He can see his long beard right away.

2. How does Jody's grandfather arrive at the ranch?
(a) By foot.
(b) By car.
(c) By bus.
(d) By cart and horse.

3. What does Billy tell Jody to do after he is done helping with the birth?
(a) Send all the neighbors home.
(b) Go get Carl right away.
(c) Go get Mrs. Tiflin.
(d) Go get hot water and a sponge.

4. How does Jody know Nellie is going into labor?
(a) She is having spasms.
(b) She is incredibly hungry.
(c) She won't let anyone near her.
(d) She has run out of the barn.

5. Who is Riley?
(a) The Tiflin's big boar.
(b) Jody's friend at school.
(c) The Tiflin's pet cat.
(d) Jody's pet snake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a common breakfast in the Tiflin household?

2. What time does Jody usually come home from school?

3. What does Jody tell Grandfather has happened to Riley?

4. Who picks up Jody and puts him on a horse for safety?

5. What season is it when Chapter 2 opens?

(see the answer key)

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