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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which farmer was the father of the boy in Chapter 13?

3. Who led Ginger out of the burning stable in Chapter 16?

4. Who led Black Beauty out of the burning stable in Chapter 16?

5. Who was Little Joe Green?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the point of the speech Mr. Gordon gave Captain Langley? What were his main arguments?

2. What advice did Black Beauty’s mother give him when he was young, which he never forgot?

3. How did Mr. Gordon interpret Black Beauty’s action in refusing to go forward onto the broken bridge in the storm?

4. How is the idea of fashion represented in Chapter 10?

5. How is Ginger a character foil to Black Beauty?

6. What example of foreshadowing occurs in Chapter 24?

7. What role does communication play in Black Beauty’s life, as described in Chapter 6?

8. How did John get his point across to Thomas in Chapter 19?

9. What theme is introduced In Chapter 2?

10. What purpose might the old hostler serve in the novel?

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