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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jody initially invite Gitano down to the barn?
(a) To get him away from his angry father.
(b) To find a more comfortable place to sleep.
(c) To meet his red pony.
(d) To see the stock.

2. What does Jody have to eat at Jess Taylor's ranch in Chapter 3?
(a) A huge turkey dinner.
(b) Breakfast foods.
(c) A slice of bread only, as the Taylors are very poor.
(d) Two pieces of pie.

3. What nickname does Jody give to his imaginary horse?
(a) "Black Racer."
(b) "Black Demon."
(c) "Gabilan."
(d) "Black Beauty."

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

5. How does Jody feel when Carl and Billy are taking him out to show him his pony for the first time?
(a) Angry at having to get up so early.
(b) Mad because he wanted a bike instead.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Excited.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Gitano claim to be born?

2. What does Billy Buck say about how Nellie is handling her pregnancy?

3. What does Mule-tale Buck do for a living?

4. What season is it when Chapter 2 opens?

5. When does Billy Buck first go into the ranch house every day?

(see the answer key)

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