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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Blantyre’s relationship to Lady Anne?
(a) Cousin.
(b) Brother.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Friend.

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

3. What did John say about Mrs. Gordon after she and Mr. Gordon headed off on the train?
(a) “She was the most beautiful woman I’ve ever known.”
(b) “She was like a mother to me.”
(c) “She will overcome this illness.”
(d) “We shall never see her again.”

4. Who was Black Beauty’s brother?
(a) Rob Roy.
(b) Merrylegs.
(c) Blackbird.
(d) White Beauty.

5. What was the lady of Earlshall’s first impression of Black Beauty and Ginger?
(a) They were gorgeous horses.
(b) They walked in perfect step.
(c) She wanted their check-reigns tighter.
(d) They were not tall enough.

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

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

8. From what type of tree did a branch fall in the path blocking Black Beauty during the storm in Chapter 12?
(a) Oak.
(b) Cedar.
(c) Pine.
(d) Hickory.

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

10. How far away did the Gordons’ friends live whom they visited in Chapter 15?
(a) 46 miles.
(b) 30 miles.
(c) 36 miles.
(d) 40 miles.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Black Beauty warn his master about the broken bridge in Chapter 12?

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

3. Where did Black Beauty get a strong inflammation in Chapter 18?

4. Which member of the Gordon family always rode Black Beauty in a riding party?

5. How old was Merrylegs when first introduced in the book?

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