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

2. How old was Merrylegs when first introduced in the book?
(a) 10.
(b) 14.
(c) 12.
(d) 8.

3. Why did John and Thomas Green stay late at the stable one night in Chapter 19?
(a) They were behind on work due to Joe.
(b) They did not stay late.
(c) To see how Black Beauty’s medicine settled.
(d) They needed to tend to Merrylegs.

4. Who was credited for saving Mrs. Gordon’s life?
(a) John.
(b) The doctor.
(c) Black Beauty.
(d) Joe.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Max?

2. What occupation did the crooked hostler have before becoming a hostler?

3. What did John say about Mrs. Gordon after she and Mr. Gordon headed off on the train?

4. Where does a bridle go on a horse?

5. Who was Black Beauty’s brother?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Merrylegs the peacekeeper among the horses?

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

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

4. Why did the term “only ignorance” upset John?

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

6. How did Merrylegs see boys and girls differently, and why might that be?

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

8. What theme is introduced In Chapter 2?

9. How is the theme of cruelty introduced in Chapter 13?

10. What does the mention of Rob Roy in Chapter 5 tell readers about Black Beauty?

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