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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12:.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who was Black Beauty’s brother?
(a) Merrylegs.
(b) White Beauty.
(c) Rob Roy.
(d) Blackbird.

3. Which horse had Mrs. Gordon sent James off on in the storm to look for Mr. Gordon, John, and Black Beauty?
(a) Justice.
(b) Merrylegs.
(c) Sir. Oliver.
(d) Pepper.

4. Who did Merrylegs throw off of him in Chapter 9?
(a) Miss Flora.
(b) Miss Jessie.
(c) Mr. Blomefield’s daughter.
(d) One of Mr. Blomefield’s sons.

5. How did Black Beauty warn his master about the broken bridge in Chapter 12?
(a) He stopped and refused to move forward.
(b) He sat down and refused to move.
(c) He did not warn his master.
(d) He kept turning just before the bridge, bringing the cart around in circles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was James’ last name?

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

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

4. Who named Black Beauty?

5. What prevented the animal in Chapter 2 from escaping the hunting dogs?

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