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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Billy free the colt once it is born?
(a) He uses a knife to cut it free.
(b) Nothing, because there is no real colt; the horse only thought it was pregnant.
(c) He washes it off by himself.
(d) He tears the sac open with his teeth.

2. Who is the only person to encourage Grandfather's storytelling during his first night at the Tiflins?
(a) Billy Buck.
(b) Carl.
(c) Mrs. Tiflin.
(d) Jody.

3. What does Jody put in his lunchbox on his way home from school in Chapter 3?
(a) Beautiful rocks.
(b) Strange pieces of metal he finds along the roadside.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Lots of small animals.

4. What month is it when Chapter 4 opens?
(a) December.
(b) August.
(c) July.
(d) March.

5. What does Jody have to eat at Jess Taylor's ranch in Chapter 3?
(a) A huge turkey dinner.
(b) Two pieces of pie.
(c) A slice of bread only, as the Taylors are very poor.
(d) Breakfast foods.

6. What role did Grandfather play in the traveling group when he was crossing the plains?
(a) He was a leader of sorts.
(b) He was a horseman.
(c) He was responsible for rationing water.
(d) He was a hunter.

7. What does Jody plan to do in the early morning after his Grandfather has arrived?
(a) Wake up early to make sure he's around when his grandfather wakes up.
(b) Wake up early and go through his grandfather's stuff.
(c) Kill the mice in the haystack.
(d) Wake up early and bring his grandfather breakfast in bed.

8. Why is Mrs. Tiflin suspicious of Jody's request to get his Grandfather a drink?
(a) She knows Jody likes to play jokes on her.
(b) She thinks he secretly wants one for himself.
(c) She thinks Jody is going to put something in it before giving it to Grandfather.
(d) She knows her father never accepts drinks unless it's mealtime.

9. Why does Grandfather accept Jody's offer for a drink when they are sitting on the porch discussing "westering"?
(a) Because Jody offers him his favorite drink.
(b) All of these answers are correct.
(c) Because he is thirsty.
(d) Because he sees Jody's face and wants to be polite.

10. What nickname does Jody give to his imaginary horse?
(a) "Gabilan."
(b) "Black Beauty."
(c) "Black Demon."
(d) "Black Racer."

11. What article of clothing does Carl pin something on of Jody's when he sets off with Nellie?
(a) Inside his overalls.
(b) On his undershirt.
(c) Inside his sock.
(d) On his shoe.

12. What does Billy Buck do to show his respect for Grandfather?
(a) Gotten a haircut.
(b) Washed his clothes.
(c) Shaved mid-week.
(d) Taken his hat off.

13. During the first dinner with Grandfather, what does Billy say makes people hungrier?
(a) Being idle.
(b) Staying in the same location all the time.
(c) Being in bad weather.
(d) Moving around.

14. Where does everyone sit after dinner when Grandfather is first visiting?
(a) In a very old tree on the property.
(b) In front of the fireplace.
(c) In Jody's room to help him fall asleep.
(d) Outside on the porch.

15. How do the other horses react when Nellie is supposedly giving birth?
(a) They are clueless.
(b) They become very quiet.
(c) They are very aware of what is going on and are agitated.
(d) They all break free and start running around the ranch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Billy say must grant permission for anything that is done on the ranch?

2. What season is it when Chapter 3 opens?

3. When Jody is worried about Nellie, what does Carl tell Jody about Billy?

4. What does Carl tell Jody not to blame on Billy?

5. How does Jody plan on getting rid of the animals that are living under the haystack on the Tiflin ranch?

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