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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17:.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which member of the Gordon family always rode Black Beauty in a riding party?
(a) Mrs. Gordon.
(b) Miss Flora.
(c) Miss Jessie.
(d) Mr. Gordon.

2. What name did Ginger say Samson wanted to make her be, which caused her great anger?
(a) Lady-like.
(b) Subservient.
(c) Horseflesh.
(d) Obedient.

3. What did Merrylegs do to first hint to the boys in Chapter 9 that he was tired and ready to be done?
(a) Kept heading back toward the barn.
(b) Sat down.
(c) Stopped several times.
(d) Made a “nay”ing sound.

4. Which horse had Mrs. Gordon sent James off on in the storm to look for Mr. Gordon, John, and Black Beauty?
(a) Justice.
(b) Sir. Oliver.
(c) Pepper.
(d) Merrylegs.

5. From what type of tree did a branch fall in the path blocking Black Beauty during the storm in Chapter 12?
(a) Cedar.
(b) Pine.
(c) Hickory.
(d) Oak.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Black Beauty’s brother?

2. What did Black Beauty and Mr. Gordon see a young boy trying to make a pony do at the beginning of Chapter 13?

3. How was Sir Clifford Williams related to Mr. Gordon?

4. Which farmer was the father of the boy in Chapter 13?

5. What man-made machine helped Black Beauty become fearless in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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