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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Merrylegs do to first hint to the boys in Chapter 9 that he was tired and ready to be done?
(a) Made a “nay”ing sound.
(b) Sat down.
(c) Kept heading back toward the barn.
(d) Stopped several times.

3. What was Mr. Blomefield’s occupation?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Vicar.
(c) Butcher.
(d) Priest.

4. 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 pony knew Mr. Gordon was kinder than her master and wanted to go to him.
(c) The master probably got confused and signaled her that direction.
(d) The pony was intentionally misbehaving.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was the first question Mr. Gordon asked the man who pulled his small pony’s reigns hard and whipped her after she turned toward Mr. Gordon’s gates in Chapter 11?

4. Where does a bridle go on a horse?

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

(see the answer key)

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