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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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.

4. What has Gitano actually stolen from Carl?
(a) Nothing other than his horse.
(b) A necklace.
(c) Money.
(d) Guns.

5. Who does Jody first show his new pony to?
(a) His teacher.
(b) Six boys from school.
(c) No one -- he keeps it hidden away.
(d) The neighborhood preacher.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When will Jody be allowed to have cartridges for his gun?

3. When the novel opens, what are Carl and Billy going to do?

4. How is Billy's horse often described?

5. Who is Billy Buck?

Short Essay Questions

1. What lie does Jody tell when Carl asks him where he's been, when he's really been talking with Gitano late at night?

2. What has Carl told Jody about the mountains?

3. After Jody initially peppers him with questions, what does Gitano finally say about the mountains?

4. What familiar story does Grandfather start to tell around the fire on his first night with the Tiflins?

5. Why doesn't Jody let his friends ride his new pony when he shows it to them for the first time?

6. How long does Jody have to go to get to school?

7. Why does Jody go to visit Nellie every day after he brings her back from Jess's ranch?

8. When Chapter 3 opens, what does Jody imagine he is leading on his way home from school?

9. Why can Jody relate to his Grandfather's hurt feelings when Carl cuts off his storytelling attempts?

10. What features of Gabilan is Jody most proud of?

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