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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. Who or what did Black Beauty compare Jerry Barker to?

2. How old did Farmer Thoroughgood say Black Beauty was after looking at his teeth?

3. Who did Jerry agree to drive on a Sunday?

4. What look did Jerry have on his face after Seedy Sam’s speech in Chapter 39?

5. Which old friend did Black Beauty think he saw on the street in Chapter 41?

Short Essay Questions

1. What hint is there in Chapter 43 that Jerry’s kind nature was finally doling him back some good fortune?

2. What clues told Ned and Robert right away that something was off with Reuben when they found Reuben and Black Beauty?

3. How do the horses, including Black Beauty, and the people in Chapter 48 reflect one another?

4. Why was Jerry offended at the word ‘compensation’ in Chapter 44?

5. What does Chapter 31 say about responsibility involved in owning a horse?

6. How is Mr. Filcher a good example of how men can be both good and bad?

7. What characteristics made Wright a “Real Gentleman,” as the chapter title and Jerry call him?

8. How is ‘the power of polite words’ demonstrated in Chapter 46?

9. Just as men have a check list to go through when determining if they want to buy a horse, what qualities in a potential master did Black Beauty look for?

10. Does Black Beauty believe all boys are evil? What evidence does he give to support his belief?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Black Beauty was written more than 100 years ago, yet it is still a popular story today, read by millions. What elements make Black Beauty timeless? What themes in it are still relevant today?

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

Merrylegs was very happy at his home when Black Beauty first met him and seemed to have found his niche among the other horses. What is Merrylegs’ role on the farm? What role did he play among the other horses? How did Merrylegs feel about his roles in life?

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