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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. What animal were the hunting dogs tracking in Chapter 2?

2. How did York subdue Ginger after she acted up in Chapter 23?

3. What did John warn Mr. York that Black Beauty and Ginger had never used at Birtwick Park?

4. How many horses died in the fire at the hotel stable?

5. How old was James about to turn in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was John’s opinion of Black Beauty and Ginger, based on what he told Mr. York?

2. What message is the author sending readers about treating animals poorly in Chapter 13?

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

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

5. How did the Lady of Earlshall contrast Mrs. Gordon in Chapter 22?

6. What does it say about John’s character that he agreed to hire Little Joe Green?

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

8. How did Joe’s actions in Chapter 20 show that he was a good fit to work for Squire Gordon?

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

10. How does the theme of trust appear in Chapter 16?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Black Beauty formed many relationships throughout the novel. Which relationship affected him the most? Which character did Black Beauty influence the most?

Essay Topic 2

Black Beauty is a story told from a horse’s perspective. What are the challenges for an author of having the story told from having a horse’s perspective? What are the challenges for a reader?

Essay Topic 3

Alcohol is a motif throughout Black Beauty. How is alcohol generally presented in the book? How does alcohol affect Black Beauty?

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