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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Billy Buck first go into the ranch house every day?
(a) When he discusses finances with the Tiflins.
(b) Whenever he wants to; he has a key.
(c) When it is time for daily prayer.
(d) When Mrs. Tiflin rings the iron triangle.

2. What does the pony's name mean?
(a) Rock.
(b) Hawk.
(c) Strength.
(d) Friend.

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

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

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

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

7. After Gitano leaves the Tiflin ranch, what does Jody picture him doing?
(a) Riding into the mountains with his rapier.
(b) Robbing another family of their valuables.
(c) Heading off for many years of new adventures.
(d) Coming back to get Jody.

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

9. When the novel opens, what are Carl and Billy going to do?
(a) Drive six old cows to the butcher.
(b) Go to New York City to see about another loan.
(c) Harvest the crops for the first time.
(d) Delivery the Christmas sermon.

10. How does Jody feel when Carl and Billy are taking him out to show him his pony for the first time?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Mad because he wanted a bike instead.
(c) Excited.
(d) Angry at having to get up so early.

11. How is Billy's horse often described?
(a) As the most beautiful horse in the county.
(b) As looking almost exactly like Billy.
(c) As nothing special to look at.
(d) As an average horse but with crazy eyes.

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

13. How can Jody tell the man approaching his house in Chapter 2 is older?
(a) He smells him.
(b) By the way he walks.
(c) He knows the man and knows that he is old.
(d) He can see his long beard right away.

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

15. How does Billy often perform at local rodeos?
(a) Terribly.
(b) About average.
(c) He is too old - he usually just judges.
(d) Very well - he often wins first place.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Jody's pony gets sicker, what life-saving procedure must Billy do to keep it alive?

2. What item did Carl and Billy get to go with the pony?

3. Where does Jess report Gitano was heading?

4. How does Jody feel after Gitano leaves?

5. Who does Jess Taylor say he saw riding Easter?

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