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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, East of Eden.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event was part of the Salinas Rodeo during Monty's childhood?
(a) The Wild Horse Race.
(b) The Backward Mule Ride.
(c) The Mayor's Chicken Catch.
(d) The Hungry Hog Race.

2. What did Monty's father rent to help dig a grave in Chapter 3, East of Eden?
(a) A shovel.
(b) A dumptruck.
(c) A tractor.
(d) An air chisel.

3. Monty's method of training horses was largely based on cultivating what with the animal?
(a) Trust.
(b) Resentment.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Fear.

4. Monty Roberts began riding horses professionally from what age?
(a) Four or five.
(b) Three or four.
(c) Eight or nine.
(d) Five or six.

5. How many children did Monty and his wife have?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of grades did Monty receive in school as a child?

2. Monty's father beat him on a weekly basis until he was how old?

3. In what year in Chapter 2, Growing Up with Horses did Monty's family have to leave their home?

4. What is the name of Monty's wife?

5. Who helped Monty with rent money in Chapter 3, East of Eden?

(see the answer key)

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