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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why would the pony not obey the boy riding it in Chapter 13?
(a) It had not been trained to do what the boy wanted.
(b) The boy was not giving the command properly.
(c) The gate was too high.
(d) It had been stung by a bee.

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

3. Why, did Mr. Gordon say, the small pony probably turned toward his gates in the first place in Chapter 11?
(a) The master probably got confused and signaled her that direction.
(b) The pony knew Mr. Gordon was kinder than her master and wanted to go to him.
(c) The pony was intentionally misbehaving.
(d) The pony’s master had driven her that direction many times before and she remembered.

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

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

6. How long did John agree to give Little Joe Green a try?
(a) Four weeks.
(b) Eight weeks.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Six weeks.

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

8. Who was sick in Chapter 18?
(a) Mr. Gordon.
(b) John.
(c) Mrs. Gordon.
(d) Black Beauty.

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

10. What did Merrylegs do to first hint to the boys in Chapter 9 that he was tired and ready to be done?
(a) Made a “nay”ing sound.
(b) Sat down.
(c) Kept heading back toward the barn.
(d) Stopped several times.

11. What did John warn Mr. York that Black Beauty and Ginger had never used at Birtwick Park?
(a) Spurs.
(b) Saddle straps.
(c) Horseshoes.
(d) A check-rein.

12. What reason did Captain Langley give Mr. Gordon for why he used check-reigns on his cart horses?
(a) He wanted his horses to know he was in charge.
(b) He thought it was a necessary training tool.
(c) He liked to see his horses hold their heads up.
(d) He thought the horses liked it.

13. What caused Ginger to rear up and kick in Chapter 23?
(a) Withholding her dinner.
(b) A stone was thrown at her.
(c) The tightening of her check-reign.
(d) The sharpening of her bit.

14. What is the name of the horse that died in Chapter 2?
(a) Pepper Jack.
(b) Rob Roy.
(c) Black Jack.
(d) Bradley.

15. What phrase did the head hostler with the crooked leg say repeatedly?
(a) Goodness!
(b) My oh my!
(c) Dear me!
(d) Bless you!

Short Answer Questions

1. How far was it to the doctor’s house in Chapter 18?

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

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

4. What did John do when the farmer’s son asked for his help in Chapter 13?

5. In Chapter 6, what did Black Beauty say he wanted more than anything?

(see the answer keys)

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