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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Billy do to try to fix Nellie's problem with the delivery?
(a) Pray.
(b) Turn the colt around inside.
(c) Drug Nellie.
(d) Get help from the neighbors.

2. How is Jody picked up and put on a horse for safety?
(a) By his overall straps.
(b) By his shirt.
(c) By his hair.
(d) By his arm, which has been injured.

3. What happens to Nellie while Jody is trying to take her somewhere?
(a) She breaks free from Jody's rope.
(b) He never takes her anywhere, so nothing happens.
(c) She spooks and runs off into the mountains.
(d) She falls and breaks her head.

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

5. What drink does Jody offer to make for his Grandfather when they are sitting on the porch discussing "westering"?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) A brandy.
(c) Iced tea.
(d) Ice water.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only person to encourage Grandfather's storytelling during his first night at the Tiflins?

2. Why is Mrs. Tiflin suspicious of Jody's request to get his Grandfather a drink?

3. Why does Grandfather think Jody wants to listen to his stories so much?

4. What is Carl carrying in his hand when he first makes an appearance in Chapter 4?

5. What does Jody have to eat at Jess Taylor's ranch in Chapter 3?

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