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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jody's mom feel about his dedication to the red pony?
(a) She is angry that it keeps him from school.
(b) She is angry that it keeps him from his chores.
(c) She is proud.
(d) She doesn't really care one way or the other.

2. Why has Jody been told to take Nellie to someone else's ranch?
(a) To see if any of the neighbors would want to buy her.
(b) To see how much she would get at auction.
(c) He hasn't been told to take her anywhere.
(d) To breed her.

3. How does Billy know there is a problem with Nellie's pregnancy?
(a) He can feel the colt inside.
(b) He had a dream about something being wrong.
(c) Nellie is too big for a regular pregnant horse.
(d) Nellie is acting funny.

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

5. What does Carl tell Grandfather in front of everyone about what Grandfather has overheard?
(a) "Jody didn't mean it."
(b) "Ruth didn't mean it."
(c) "I didn't mean it."
(d) "Billy didn't mean it."

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Billy's horse often described?

2. How does Jody get to school?

3. Who does Jody first show his new pony to?

4. What kind of shoes does Jody Tiflin wear in late summer?

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

(see the answer key)

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