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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 47:.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did John want to do or be after leaving Birtwik Park?
(a) Retire and start a farm.
(b) A colt-breaker and horse trainer.
(c) Marry and start a family.
(d) Become a salesman and travel.

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

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

4. How much did Jerry charge to drive his horses faster when people were late?
(a) Four pence.
(b) Two shillings.
(c) A shilling.
(d) Nothing.

5. Why didn’t Black Beauty recognize Ginger when he first saw her in Chapter 40?
(a) She had changed her gait.
(b) Her main and tail were braided.
(c) She was so thin and worn out looking.
(d) She had gone gray.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who drove the butcher’s horse for deliveries?

2. Who had been on the stand longer than any other London cab driver?

3. What was Black Beauty blamed for regarding what happened to Reuben?

4. What did John say about Mrs. Gordon after she and Mr. Gordon headed off on the train?

5. How long was Sir Oliver’s tail?

(see the answer key)

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