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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

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. Who is Duchess in relation to Black Beauty?
(a) His master’s daughter.
(b) His master.
(c) His mother.
(d) His sister.

3. How many of Black Beauty’s feet were white?
(a) None.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

4. Who was Max?
(a) The master’s son.
(b) Black Beauty’s new cart mate.
(c) The new coachman.
(d) The new stableboy.

5. How many horses died in the fire at the hotel stable?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) None.

6. What article of clothing did Lady Anne lose while Lizzie was galloping frantically?
(a) Her scarf.
(b) Her glasses.
(c) Her glove.
(d) Her hat.

7. How was Sir Clifford Williams related to Mr. Gordon?
(a) Father/Son
(b) Cousins.
(c) Brothers.
(d) They are not related.

8. In Chapter 7, who did Ginger buck off of her?
(a) Samson.
(b) Jessie.
(c) Mr. Ryder.
(d) Gordon.

9. What was the only thing Ginger’s first master after she was broken cared about?
(a) The horse’s well being.
(b) Money.
(c) His family.
(d) Looking fashionable.

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

11. What phrase did Thomas use in Chapter 19 that upset John?
(a) “Just an accident.”
(b) “Innocence of youth.”
(c) “Only ignorance.”
(d) “Unintentional.”

12. How far was it to the doctor’s house in Chapter 18?
(a) Eight miles.
(b) Seven miles.
(c) Six miles.
(d) Five miles.

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

14. What nickname did Black Beauty’s first master have for him?
(a) Darkie.
(b) Duchess.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Pal.

15. Who did Joe tell first about the stuck cart he saw in Chapter 20?
(a) The doctor.
(b) The tailor.
(c) The brick-maker.
(d) Squire Gordon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Black Beauty get a strong inflammation in Chapter 18?

2. What caused Ginger to rear up and kick in Chapter 23?

3. Who did Ginger bite at Squire Gordon’s place?

4. What did the hunter who fell off of his horse in Chapter 2 break?

5. From what type of tree did a branch fall in the path blocking Black Beauty during the storm in Chapter 12?

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