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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was James about to turn in Chapter 14?
(a) Stable boy.
(b) Coachman.
(c) Cook.
(d) Blacksmith.

2. Which farmer was the father of the boy in Chapter 13?
(a) Farmer Johnson.
(b) Farmer Schooner.
(c) Farmer Bushby.
(d) Farmer Babcock.

3. In Chapter 6, what did Black Beauty say he wanted more than anything?
(a) Apples.
(b) A companion.
(c) A well-fitted saddle.
(d) Liberty.

4. Where did Black Beauty get a strong inflammation in Chapter 18?
(a) His knee.
(b) His lungs.
(c) His foot.
(d) His leg.

5. What did John say about Mrs. Gordon after she and Mr. Gordon headed off on the train?
(a) “We shall never see her again.”
(b) “She was like a mother to me.”
(c) “She was the most beautiful woman I’ve ever known.”
(d) “She will overcome this illness.”

6. When spirited horses are not exercised enough, what are they sometimes called by humans?
(a) Hopeless.
(b) Mean.
(c) Skittish.
(d) Out of control.

7. What did John want to do or be after leaving Birtwik Park?
(a) Retire and start a farm.
(b) A colt-breaker and horse trainer.
(c) Become a salesman and travel.
(d) Marry and start a family.

8. When telling her story in Chapter 8, Ginger insisted that she would have “tried to bare it” under what circumstances?
(a) If she had been given a saddle that fit.
(b) If she had been treated civilly.
(c) If she had been given the proper amount of food.
(d) If she had been given the loose stall.

9. What was Mr. Blomefield’s occupation?
(a) Vicar.
(b) Butcher.
(c) Priest.
(d) Doctor.

10. How long had Black Beauty lived at Birtwik Park by Chapter 21?
(a) Two years.
(b) Four years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Three years.

11. What did Lady Anne name Black Beauty?
(a) Bluebird.
(b) Black Auster.
(c) Raven.
(d) Black Bird.

12. What was the relationship between Black Beauty and Ginger by the end of Chapter 5?
(a) Ambiguous.
(b) Romantic.
(c) Enemies.
(d) Friendly.

13. Who was the first person to respond to the fire in Chapter 16?
(a) John.
(b) The second hostler.
(c) The main hostler.
(d) Squire Gordon.

14. What is the name of the horse that died in Chapter 2?
(a) Bradley.
(b) Pepper Jack.
(c) Rob Roy.
(d) Black Jack.

15. What nickname did the Master give Black Beauty’s mother?
(a) Polly.
(b) Pat.
(c) Penny.
(d) Pet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Max?

2. How did York subdue Ginger after she acted up in Chapter 23?

3. Who was Little Joe Green?

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

5. What caused Ginger to rear up and kick in Chapter 23?

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