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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Jody initially invite Gitano down to the barn?
(a) To get him away from his angry father.
(b) To meet his red pony.
(c) To see the stock.
(d) To find a more comfortable place to sleep.

3. What is a common breakfast in the Tiflin household?
(a) None -- they are very poor.
(b) Eggs, bacon, and biscuits.
(c) Fresh turkey sandwiches.
(d) Oatmeal.

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

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

6. Where does Jess report Gitano was heading?
(a) Into the next town over.
(b) Into the mountains.
(c) Toward the Mexico border.
(d) Nowhere in particular.

7. How do the cow-pumpkins look when the novel first opens?
(a) They are large and ready for harvesting.
(b) They are still too small to see.
(c) They are green and small.
(d) They are enormous and expected to win a prize at the state fair.

8. What color skin does Gitano have?
(a) Very freckly.
(b) It's hard to tell because he's been burned.
(c) Dark.
(d) Light.

9. Who is Doubletree Mutt?
(a) One of Jody's cats.
(b) Joday's pet racoon.
(c) One of Jody's dogs.
(d) Jody's pet toad.

10. What kind of animal does Jody kill for the first time when Chapter 2 opens?
(a) A rat.
(b) A bird.
(c) A spider.
(d) A cat.

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

12. How is Jody's character first described?
(a) As very naughty.
(b) As loud and obnoxious.
(c) As obedient and shy.
(d) As spoiled and rich.

13. What does Jody's mother do when she meets Gitano for the first time?
(a) Takes his packages and suitcases.
(b) Sends for Jody's father.
(c) Gets very scared and starts to cry.
(d) Cooks him dinner right away.

14. What color hair does Gitano have?
(a) White.
(b) None -- he is bald.
(c) Blond.
(d) Black.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Jody when Chapter 2 concludes?

2. Where does Jody get drinks of water from while walking around the ranch?

3. What does Jody initially want to name the pony?

4. What does Mrs. Tiflin say after Gitano leaves?

5. How does Gabilan respond to being bridle trained?

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