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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much advanced notice do the Tiflins have of Grandfather's visit?
(a) None; they find out the day he is supposed to arrive.
(b) Three days.
(c) One week.
(d) One month.

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

3. How does the pony respond to Jody when he reaches for it for the first time?
(a) It licks his fingers because they taste like bacon from breakfast.
(b) It nuzzles up to him.
(c) It is very, very shy.
(d) It bites Jody.

4. How does Billy eventually get the baby colt out?
(a) He cuts open Nellie.
(b) He reaches in and grabs it.
(c) He helps Nellie give birth.
(d) He doesn't; Nellie isn't really pregnant.

5. Where does everyone sit after dinner when Grandfather is first visiting?
(a) In a very old tree on the property.
(b) In front of the fireplace.
(c) In Jody's room to help him fall asleep.
(d) Outside on the porch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jody imagine doing with his imaginary horse?

2. How does the Tiflin family learn that Mrs. Tiflin's father will be coming to visit?

3. Who does Billy say must grant permission for anything that is done on the ranch?

4. What does Carl think Gitano has stolen from him?

5. Where does Jody sleep while his pony is sick?

(see the answer key)

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