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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, fat, and gray.
(b) Short, stalky, and white.
(c) Medium build and black with a blonde mane.
(d) Tall, muscular, and blonde.

2. Who did Ginger bite at Squire Gordon’s place?
(a) James.
(b) John.
(c) Mrs. Gordon.
(d) Squire Gordon.

3. Which of Black Beauty’s senses was heightened due to his illness?
(a) Smell.
(b) Taste.
(c) Sight.
(d) Hearing.

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

5. What did Ginger tell Black Beauty in Chapter 7 that she had never had?
(a) A bridle and bit.
(b) Horseshoes.
(c) Kind words spoken to her.
(d) Apples.

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

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

8. Who led Ginger out of the burning stable in Chapter 16?
(a) James.
(b) John.
(c) The second hostler.
(d) The main hostler.

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

10. What animal were the hunting dogs tracking in Chapter 2?
(a) Duck.
(b) Grouse.
(c) Fox.
(d) Hare.

11. What was Mr. York’s position at Earlshall Park?
(a) Stable Boy.
(b) Master.
(c) Coachman.
(d) Horse Trainer.

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

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

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

15. What did John want to do or be after leaving Birtwik Park?
(a) A colt-breaker and horse trainer.
(b) Retire and start a farm.
(c) Become a salesman and travel.
(d) Marry and start a family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Max?

2. Where does a bridle go on a horse?

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

4. In Chapter 19, what of Thomas’ was recently ruined, which John pointed out for comparison?

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

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