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

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 knew Mr. Gordon was kinder than her master and wanted to go to him.
(b) The master probably got confused and signaled her that direction.
(c) The pony was intentionally misbehaving.
(d) The pony’s master had driven her that direction many times before and she remembered.

2. Whose opinion about James did Mr. Gordon want?
(a) Sir Clifford Williams.
(b) Farmer Bushby.
(c) Mrs. Gordon.
(d) John’s.

3. What new piece of equipment that Black Beauty had to learn to wear in Chapter 3 made him want to kick?
(a) Horseshoes.
(b) Crupper.
(c) Saddle.
(d) Blinkers.

4. How old was James about to turn in Chapter 14?
(a) 19.
(b) 22.
(c) 20.
(d) 21.

5. What type of stick did the boys riding Merrylegs use to whip him?
(a) Cedar.
(b) Hazel.
(c) Hickory.
(d) Oak.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what did Black Beauty say he wanted more than anything?

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

3. Who did Merrylegs throw off of him in Chapter 9?

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

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

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