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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28:.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the lady of Earlshall’s first impression of Black Beauty and Ginger?
(a) They were not tall enough.
(b) They walked in perfect step.
(c) They were gorgeous horses.
(d) She wanted their check-reigns tighter.

2. How old was Little Joe Green in Chapter 17?
(a) 12 ½.
(b) 16 ½.
(c) 14 ½.
(d) 15 ½.

3. Which type of driver did Black Beauty prefer for himself?
(a) High-rein driver.
(b) Low-rein driver.
(c) Loose-rein driver.
(d) Tight-rein driver.

4. What was Mr. York’s position at Earlshall Park?
(a) Master.
(b) Coachman.
(c) Horse Trainer.
(d) Stable Boy.

5. What did Black Beauty have so much of sometimes that he couldn’t help himself from acting out in Chapter 6?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Frustration.
(c) Energy.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. When spirited horses are not exercised enough, what are they sometimes called by humans?

2. Why, did Mr. Gordon say, the small pony probably turned toward his gates in the first place in Chapter 11?

3. In Chapter 6, what did Black Beauty say he wanted more than anything?

4. What reason did Captain Langley give Mr. Gordon for why he used check-reigns on his cart horses?

5. What was John’s sister’s name?

(see the answer key)

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