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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What did Black Beauty have stuck in his foot in his anecdote in Chapter 28?
(a) A stone.
(b) A piece of coal.
(c) A splinter.
(d) A piece of glass.

5. What reason did Captain Langley give Mr. Gordon for why he used check-reigns on his cart horses?
(a) He wanted his horses to know he was in charge.
(b) He thought the horses liked it.
(c) He thought it was a necessary training tool.
(d) He liked to see his horses hold their heads up.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Black Beauty have so much of sometimes that he couldn’t help himself from acting out in Chapter 6?

3. How old was Little Joe Green in Chapter 17?

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

5. What did John warn Mr. York that Black Beauty and Ginger had never used at Birtwick Park?

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