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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did John and Thomas Green stay late at the stable one night in Chapter 19?
(a) They needed to tend to Merrylegs.
(b) They were behind on work due to Joe.
(c) To see how Black Beauty’s medicine settled.
(d) They did not stay late.

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

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

4. Whose opinion about James did Mr. Gordon want?
(a) Mrs. Gordon.
(b) Farmer Bushby.
(c) John’s.
(d) Sir Clifford Williams.

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

6. What nickname did the Master give Black Beauty’s mother?
(a) Penny.
(b) Pat.
(c) Pet.
(d) Polly.

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

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

9. In Chapter 1, what did Dick throw at the horses?
(a) His shoes.
(b) Sticks and rocks.
(c) Carrots.
(d) Celery and apples.

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

11. When Ginger was young, what would small boys passing by throw at her?
(a) Insults.
(b) Pinecones.
(c) Apples.
(d) Stones.

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

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

14. Joe saw a cart stuck in the mud in Chapter 20. What was it carrying?
(a) Wood.
(b) Food.
(c) Fabric.
(d) Bricks.

15. Who was Merrylegs sold to in Chapter 21?
(a) Mr. Blomefield.
(b) The brick-maker.
(c) The doctor.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was James about to turn in Chapter 14?

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

3. What name did Ginger say Samson wanted to make her be, which caused her great anger?

4. What did Ginger tell Black Beauty in Chapter 7 that she had never had?

5. Who was credited for saving Mrs. Gordon’s life?

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