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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gitano leave his first dinner with the Tiflins?
(a) Drunk.
(b) Without a word.
(c) Grateful and thankful.
(d) He falls asleep at the dinner table.

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

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

4. How does Jody kill the animal that he kills for the first time when Chapter 2 opens?
(a) With a slingshot.
(b) He makes his dog go attack it.
(c) With his hands.
(d) With his gun.

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

6. What is the Gitano carrying when he first arrives at the Tiflin ranch?
(a) A rifle.
(b) A gunny sack.
(c) A fur coat.
(d) A bag of fruit as a gift.

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

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

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

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

11. How many healthy horses do Gitano and Jody watch at the watering trough?
(a) Five.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Seven.

12. What kind of shoes does Jody Tiflin wear in late summer?
(a) Big boots because of all the rain.
(b) Flip-flops.
(c) None.
(d) Sandals.

13. What makes Carl think that Easter is dead the morning Gitano leaves?
(a) Because he did not show up with the other horses.
(b) Because he can smell death out in the horse stalls.
(c) Because he found his body.
(d) Because he saw buzzards circling.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jody feel the way he does after Gitano leaves?

2. Where does Carl suggest Gitano go after he leaves the Tiflin ranch?

3. What ominous sign does Jody see that lets him know his pony has died?

4. What color skin does Gitano have?

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

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