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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By which holiday does Carl tell Jody he can ride his pony?
(a) Easter.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Halloween.

2. What is the one thing Jody remembers his grandfather talking about?
(a) His time in Spain.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Indians.
(d) Women.

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

4. Whose ranch has Jody been told to take Nellie to?
(a) Jess Taylor's.
(b) Billy Buck's.
(c) A stranger's.
(d) No one's.

5. What does Jody initially want to name the pony?
(a) Red.
(b) Carl.
(c) Gabilan Mountains.
(d) Prancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jody feel the way he does after Gitano leaves?

2. Where are pigs prepared for slaughter and slaughtered on the ranch?

3. Who is Smasher?

4. How does Jody get to school?

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

(see the answer key)

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