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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mrs. Tiflin suspicious of Jody's request to get his Grandfather a drink?
(a) She thinks Jody is going to put something in it before giving it to Grandfather.
(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 he secretly wants one for himself.

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

3. What item does Gitano leave behind when he leaves the Tiflins?
(a) Nothing; he steals from them.
(b) A gun.
(c) A sack of old coins.
(d) A bag.

4. What color hair does Jody Tiflin have?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Brown.
(d) Blond.

5. As Jody's pony gets sicker, what life-saving procedure must Billy do to keep it alive?
(a) Amputate its leg.
(b) Cut a hole in its windpipe.
(c) Keep it drugged.
(d) Give it alcohol to keep it calm.

Short Answer Questions

1. By which holiday does Carl tell Jody he can ride his pony?

2. What is the Gitano carrying when he first arrives at the Tiflin ranch?

3. What does Jody do after he learns Gitano has died?

4. Why has Jody been told to take Nellie to someone else's ranch?

5. How does Jody's mom feel about his dedication to the red pony?

(see the answer key)

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