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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 19, what of Thomas’ was recently ruined, which John pointed out for comparison?
(a) Clothes.
(b) Carriage.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Plants.

2. How long was Sir Oliver’s tail?
(a) 10-12 inches long.
(b) 6-7 inches long.
(c) 7-8 inches long.
(d) 5-6 inches long.

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

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

5. What did the hunter who fell off of his horse in Chapter 2 break?
(a) His boot.
(b) His neck.
(c) His leg.
(d) His gun.

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

7. 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 pony was intentionally misbehaving.
(c) The master probably got confused and signaled her that direction.
(d) The pony’s master had driven her that direction many times before and she remembered.

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

9. 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) Saddle.
(d) Crupper.

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

11. What did the master yell at Dick when he caught the boy throwing something at the horses?
(a) “Stop right now!”
(b) “Bad Boy!”
(c) “Hey! You!”
(d) “Wonderful!”

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

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

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

15. What did John do when the farmer’s son asked for his help in Chapter 13?
(a) He said no.
(b) He gave the boy a ride to town.
(c) He made the boy beg before helping him.
(d) He left his horse there to watch the boy and ran for help.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the lady of Earlshall’s first impression of Black Beauty and Ginger?

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

4. What was Ginger fed when her lips were too cracked to eat hay after she was beaten?

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

(see the answer keys)

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