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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When spirited horses are not exercised enough, what are they sometimes called by humans?

2. Who was Black Beauty’s brother?

3. What was Blantyre’s relationship to Lady Anne?

4. What was the only thing Ginger’s first master after she was broken cared about?

5. What nickname did the Master give Black Beauty’s mother?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Ginger admitted to Black Beauty that she was bad to her past masters by kicking and biting. What was her reasoning for behaving this way?

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

4. How does Black Beauty show readers that the Gordons are good people?

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

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

7. How do readers know that John understood Black Beauty well and knew he was a loyal horse?

8. How was Ginger taught not to trust men?

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

10. What did Joe do for Black Beauty after the horse arrived back with the doctor, and why was it incorrect?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a motif of abuse in Black Beauty. Who endures abuse throughout the book? Who doles out the abuse? What is the abuse for? What different types of abuse are experienced in Black Beauty?

Essay Topic 2

Many words of wisdom are handed down to Black Beauty throughout this life. Who doles out wisdom to Black Beauty, and to what does it apply? Did someone’s wisdom resonate more with Black Beauty than others?

Essay Topic 3

Black Beauty learns many valuable lessons throughout the novel. What are some lessons he learned? Who did he learn them from? Which lesson do you feel is the most valuable, and why?

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