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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. Where does The Red Pony take place?
(a) San Francisco, California.
(b) We never learn.
(c) Salinas, California.
(d) A small town in New Mexico.

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

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

4. What gift does Carl give Jody to help him with riding his pony?
(a) An old pair of spurs.
(b) A whip.
(c) Special riding pants.
(d) A new saddle.

5. Who does Jess Taylor say he saw riding Easter?
(a) Jody.
(b) Gitano.
(c) Billy Buck.
(d) A beautiful woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Carl think that Easter is dead the morning Gitano leaves?

2. Where does Jody get drinks of water from while walking around the ranch?

3. What unique item is Gitano wearing when he first arrives at the Tiflin ranch?

4. What kind of horse was Easter when he was younger?

5. Where does Jess report Gitano was heading?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Carl joke would be needed for Gitano to be put out to pasture?

2. How has Billy been able to gauge Jody's skill with horses?

3. What kinds of animals does Jody put in his lunchbox on his way home from school in Chapter 3?

4. Why does Carl ask Gitano if he has relatives anywhere nearby?

5. What are the first signs Jody sees in his pony that makes him think he is sick?

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

7. According to Jody, how does Gabilan express himself?

8. What country owned the Tiflin ranch when Gitano was born there?

9. After he is given the pony, when does Jody begin waking up in the morning?

10. What must Jody do to keep his pony?

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