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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did John do when the farmer’s son asked for his help in Chapter 13?
(a) He made the boy beg before helping him.
(b) He gave the boy a ride to town.
(c) He said no.
(d) He left his horse there to watch the boy and ran for help.

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

3. What phrase did Thomas use in Chapter 19 that upset John?
(a) “Only ignorance.”
(b) “Unintentional.”
(c) “Innocence of youth.”
(d) “Just an accident.”

4. How many years had Squire Gordon and Farmer Grey worked together to do away with check-reins?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) One year.
(d) 20 years.

5. How far was it to the doctor’s house in Chapter 18?
(a) Seven miles.
(b) Five miles.
(c) Six miles.
(d) Eight miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was credited for saving Mrs. Gordon’s life?

2. In Chapter 19, what of Thomas’ was recently ruined, which John pointed out for comparison?

3. How did Black Beauty warn his master about the broken bridge in Chapter 12?

4. What did Lady Anne name Black Beauty?

5. What animal were the hunting dogs tracking in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the idea of fashion represented in Chapter 10?

2. How did Ginger’s childhood compare to Black Beauty’s childhood?

3. How did Ginger’s history come back to haunt her in Chapter 23?

4. How was Ginger taught not to trust men?

5. What theme is introduced In Chapter 2?

6. What advice did Black Beauty’s mother give him when he was young, which he never forgot?

7. How did Mr. Gordon interpret Black Beauty’s action in refusing to go forward onto the broken bridge in the storm?

8. How was Merrylegs the peacekeeper among the horses?

9. What was the understanding among everyone at Birtwik Park, which no one acknowledged aloud to the Gordons?

10. How does Black Beauty and Ginger’s relationship change throughout Chapter 5?

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