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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14:.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How was Sir Clifford Williams related to Mr. Gordon?
(a) Brothers.
(b) Father/Son
(c) They are not related.
(d) Cousins.

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

5. Where does a bridle go on a horse?
(a) On its tail.
(b) In its mouth.
(c) Over it’s back.
(d) On it’s feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was James about to turn in Chapter 14?

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

3. How old was James about to turn in Chapter 14?

4. What type of stick did the boys riding Merrylegs use to whip him?

5. What was Mr. Blomefield’s occupation?

(see the answer key)

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