View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the other horses react when Nellie is supposedly giving birth?
(a) They are very aware of what is going on and are agitated.
(b) They all break free and start running around the ranch.
(c) They are clueless.
(d) They become very quiet.

2. Why has Jody been told to take Nellie to someone else's ranch?
(a) To breed her.
(b) To see if any of the neighbors would want to buy her.
(c) He hasn't been told to take her anywhere.
(d) To see how much she would get at auction.

3. What nickname does Jody give to his imaginary horse?
(a) "Black Demon."
(b) "Black Beauty."
(c) "Black Racer."
(d) "Gabilan."

4. How does Jody feel about Grandfather's comment about how much he has grown?
(a) Proud.
(b) Embarrassed.
(c) Shy.
(d) Angry.

5. How does Billy free the colt once it is born?
(a) Nothing, because there is no real colt; the horse only thought it was pregnant.
(b) He washes it off by himself.
(c) He uses a knife to cut it free.
(d) He tears the sac open with his teeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only person to encourage Grandfather's storytelling during his first night at the Tiflins?

2. What does Billy tell Jody to do after he is done helping with the birth?

3. How long does Grandfather say he is planning to stay with the Tiflins?

4. What does Grandfather overhear in the Tiflin kitchen the morning after he arrives?

5. How does Carl react to finding Jody sneaking back into bed after checking on Nellie in the middle of the night?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 331 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample