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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Merrylegs described physically in Chapter 4?
(a) Short, stalky, and white.
(b) Short, fat, and gray.
(c) Medium build and black with a blonde mane.
(d) Tall, muscular, and blonde.

2. How long passed in Chapter 23 before Ginger was put back on the carriage?
(a) She was never put back on.
(b) One month.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Two weeks.

3. Where does a bridle go on a horse?
(a) On it’s feet.
(b) In its mouth.
(c) Over it’s back.
(d) On its tail.

4. When telling her story in Chapter 8, Ginger insisted that she would have “tried to bare it” under what circumstances?
(a) If she had been treated civilly.
(b) If she had been given the loose stall.
(c) If she had been given the proper amount of food.
(d) If she had been given a saddle that fit.

5. What was the relationship between Black Beauty and Ginger by the end of Chapter 5?
(a) Enemies.
(b) Ambiguous.
(c) Romantic.
(d) Friendly.

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

7. How many years had Squire Gordon and Farmer Grey worked together to do away with check-reins?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 20 years.
(c) One year.
(d) 10 years.

8. How did York subdue Ginger after she acted up in Chapter 23?
(a) He spoke softly to her.
(b) He whipped her.
(c) He sat on her head.
(d) He drugged her.

9. Which member of the Gordon family always rode Black Beauty in a riding party?
(a) Mr. Gordon.
(b) Miss Jessie.
(c) Miss Flora.
(d) Mrs. Gordon.

10. What did Black Beauty have so much of sometimes that he couldn’t help himself from acting out in Chapter 6?
(a) Anger.
(b) Energy.
(c) Frustration.
(d) Happiness.

11. Who was the first person to respond to the fire in Chapter 16?
(a) John.
(b) Squire Gordon.
(c) The main hostler.
(d) The second hostler.

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

13. How did Black Beauty feel about seeing Joe so angry in Chapter 20?
(a) Apprehensive.
(b) Scared.
(c) Angry.
(d) Excited.

14. What did Squire Gordon need Joe to deliver in Chapter 20?
(a) Legal papers.
(b) A note.
(c) Money.
(d) A gift.

15. How old was Merrylegs when first introduced in the book?
(a) 12.
(b) 14.
(c) 10.
(d) 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far away did the Gordons’ friends live whom they visited in Chapter 15?

2. What animal were the hunting dogs tracking in Chapter 2?

3. What was James’ last name?

4. In Chapter 7, who did Ginger buck off of her?

5. Which horse had Mrs. Gordon sent James off on in the storm to look for Mr. Gordon, John, and Black Beauty?

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