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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What season is it when Chapter 2 opens?
(a) Winter.
(b) Midsummer.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Spring.

2. Why does Gitano eventually make Jody leave his lodgings for the night?
(a) Because he is trying to steal things.
(b) All of these answers are correct.
(c) Because he finds Jody incredibly annoying.
(d) Because he wants to sleep.

3. Where does Gitano claim to be born?
(a) In New Mexico.
(b) On another planet.
(c) On the Tiflin ranch.
(d) In the mountains.

4. What kind of gun does Jody have?
(a) A cap gun.
(b) A .22.
(c) A .25.
(d) A .44.

5. How high is the corn when the novel first opens?
(a) Over Jody's head.
(b) Exactly even with Jody.
(c) Knee high.
(d) It hasn't sprouted yet.

6. Who does Jody first show his new pony to?
(a) Six boys from school.
(b) No one -- he keeps it hidden away.
(c) The neighborhood preacher.
(d) His teacher.

7. What item does Jody find Gitano polishing?
(a) An old necklace.
(b) A crucifix.
(c) A rapier.
(d) A gun.

8. How does Jody prepare for riding his pony once it is ready?
(a) He rides the other horses.
(b) He rides a sawhorse.
(c) He rides a horse with his dad.
(d) He practices with pillows when no one is looking.

9. Who is Jess Taylor?
(a) A neighbor of the Tiflins.
(b) Another stranger who appears at the house.
(c) Jody's brother.
(d) Gitano's son.

10. How does Jody feel after Gitano leaves?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sad.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Happy.

11. How does Gabilan respond to being bridle trained?
(a) He only responds to Jody.
(b) He only responds to Billy.
(c) He is rambunctious.
(d) He surrenders almost immediately.

12. What time does Jody usually come home from school?
(a) Six o'clock.
(b) Four o'clock.
(c) Noon (for lunch) and three o'clock.
(d) After sunset, to be safe.

13. How long does Carl say Gitano can initially stay for?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) One week.
(c) One night and breakfast.
(d) Three days.

14. What does Carl think Gitano has stolen from him?
(a) Furniture.
(b) Money.
(c) Old family heirlooms.
(d) Guns.

15. What would Billy Buck like to do with Easter?
(a) Work him until he dies.
(b) Sell him.
(c) Just let him relax and be.
(d) Shoot him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Carl think that Easter is dead the morning Gitano leaves?

2. What kind of contests does Billy Buck win on Easter?

3. Where does Jess report Gitano was heading?

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

5. When will Jody be allowed to have cartridges for his gun?

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