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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Carl react to the confirmation that Gitano is with Easter?
(a) He doesn't care one way or the other.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He sets up a search party.
(d) He gets furiously angry.

5. What does Jody do after he learns Gitano has died?
(a) Gaze at the mountains.
(b) Goes through his memento box.
(c) Shoot more animals.
(d) His homework.

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

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

8. Where does Jody sleep while his pony is sick?
(a) With his mom and dad.
(b) In his own bed.
(c) With the pony.
(d) In Billy's quarters.

9. How old is Jody Tiflin when the novel begins?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Ten.
(d) Four.

10. When will Jody be allowed to have cartridges for his gun?
(a) When he saves up enough money to buy some.
(b) When he is no longer grounded for failing his classes.
(c) When he is 14.
(d) When he is 12.

11. When does Billy Buck get up?
(a) Very late.
(b) At sunrise.
(c) Before sunrise.
(d) It depends on the day.

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

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

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

15. What does Mrs. Tiflin say after Gitano leaves?
(a) She cries heavily.
(b) She gets in a huge fight with Carl.
(c) She blames the whole thing on innocent Jody.
(d) Nothing; she isn't in the scene when Chapter 2 ends.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jody feel about the Gabilan mountains when Chapter 2 opens?

2. Why does Gitano eventually make Jody leave his lodgings for the night?

3. How is Jody's character first described?

4. How high is the corn when the novel first opens?

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

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