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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of contests does Billy Buck win on Easter?
(a) Jousting.
(b) Racing.
(c) Showmanship.
(d) Rodeo.

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

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

4. What does Gitano eat for breakfast the day after he arrives at the Tiflin ranch?
(a) Bacon and eggs.
(b) Biscuits only.
(c) Nothing; he doesn't appear for breakfast.
(d) Oatmeal.

5. What drink does Jody offer to make for his Grandfather when they are sitting on the porch discussing "westering"?
(a) Iced tea.
(b) A brandy.
(c) Ice water.
(d) Lemonade.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the pony's name mean?

2. What does Carl tell Jody about his work with Nellie?

3. How do the other horses react when Nellie is supposedly giving birth?

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

5. What does Billy suggest Jody name the pony?

(see the answer key)

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