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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 thought the horses liked it.
(c) He wanted his horses to know he was in charge.
(d) He liked to see his horses hold their heads up.

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

4. 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 pony’s master had driven her that direction many times before and she remembered.
(c) The master probably got confused and signaled her that direction.
(d) The pony was intentionally misbehaving.

5. What man-made machine helped Black Beauty become fearless in Chapter 3?
(a) A bullhorn.
(b) A whip.
(c) A spur.
(d) A train.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose opinion about James did Mr. Gordon want?

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 new piece of equipment that Black Beauty had to learn to wear in Chapter 3 made him want to kick?

(see the answer key)

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