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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why, did Mr. Gordon say, the small pony probably turned toward his gates in the first place in Chapter 11?
(a) The pony’s master had driven her that direction many times before and she remembered.
(b) The master probably got confused and signaled her that direction.
(c) The pony knew Mr. Gordon was kinder than her master and wanted to go to him.
(d) The pony was intentionally misbehaving.

2. Who once said that spoiling a horse was as bad as spoiling a child?
(a) Squire Gordon.
(b) John.
(c) Ginger.
(d) Lady Anne.

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

4. Who was Little Joe Green?
(a) Farmer Bushby’s son.
(b) James’ replacement.
(c) Squire Gordon’s nephew.
(d) John’s nephew.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years had Squire Gordon and Farmer Grey worked together to do away with check-reins?

2. What was the lady of Earlshall’s first impression of Black Beauty and Ginger?

3. What did Black Beauty have stuck in his foot in his anecdote in Chapter 28?

4. How long did John agree to give Little Joe Green a try?

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

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