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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. How old was Monty Roberts when he won his first riding trophy?
(a) Four.
(b) Eleven
(c) Nine.
(d) Six.

2. How was one of the mustangs injured in the race in Chapter 1, The Call of the Wild Horses?
(a) Broken jaw.
(b) Broken neck.
(c) Trampled to death.
(d) Broken leg.

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

4. Who, along with the director, asked Monty to watch the dailies and give his thoughts on "East of Eden"?
(a) Don Page.
(b) James Dean.
(c) Burl Ives.
(d) Raymond Massey.

5. Who planned to buy a ranch in Salinas just before his untimely death in Chapter 3, East of Eden?
(a) James Dean.
(b) Raymond Massey.
(c) Don Page.
(d) Burl Ives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event was part of the Salinas Rodeo during Monty's childhood?

2. Where did Monty Roberts grow up?

3. What did Monty's father hit his horse with to "break it" in Chapter 2, Growing Up with Horses?

4. Monty Roberts was born in the middle of what American era?

5. When horses have their head high and forward ears, it shows they are interested in something where?

(see the answer key)

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