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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Billy do to try to fix Nellie's problem with the delivery?
(a) Get help from the neighbors.
(b) Turn the colt around inside.
(c) Drug Nellie.
(d) Pray.

2. What does the pony's name mean?
(a) Strength.
(b) Rock.
(c) Hawk.
(d) Friend.

3. What does Jody tell Grandfather has happened to Riley?
(a) He was suspended from school for using bad words.
(b) He was smothered by a haystack.
(c) He shed his skin for the first time.
(d) He was eaten by a coyote.

4. What article of clothing does Carl pin something on of Jody's when he sets off with Nellie?
(a) Inside his overalls.
(b) Inside his sock.
(c) On his shoe.
(d) On his undershirt.

5. Where does Jody sleep while his pony is sick?
(a) In his own bed.
(b) With his mom and dad.
(c) With the pony.
(d) In Billy's quarters.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Carl and Billy first return from being gone when the novel opens, what does Jody smell on their breath?

2. How is Jody's character first described?

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

4. How does Jody feel about Grandfather's comment about how much he has grown?

5. Why is Jody so concerned about the rain and his pony?

(see the answer key)

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