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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Jody been told to take Nellie to someone else's ranch?
(a) To see how much she would get at auction.
(b) He hasn't been told to take her anywhere.
(c) To see if any of the neighbors would want to buy her.
(d) To breed her.

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

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

4. What is the one thing Jody remembers his grandfather talking about?
(a) Women.
(b) Indians.
(c) His time in Spain.
(d) Alcohol.

5. What is the colt born in?
(a) A twisted mess of pus.
(b) The placenta.
(c) A strange tumor of some kind.
(d) The colt is never born, actually.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mule-tale Buck do for a living?

2. What does Billy Buck say about how Nellie is handling her pregnancy?

3. What does Carl tell Jody about his work with Nellie?

4. Why does Billy Buck respect Grandfather so much?

5. How does Jody know Nellie is going into labor?

(see the answer keys)

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