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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the horse Henry used to race when he was young?
(a) Charlie.
(b) Chance.
(c) Chang.
(d) Chip.

2. What month does Henry think he and Alec should be able to start training the Black?
(a) September.
(b) July.
(c) February.
(d) April.

3. Who does Henry think should be the only person to ride the Black?
(a) Alec's father.
(b) Tony.
(c) Alec.
(d) Henry.

4. What game does Alec tell Henry he and the Black are playing when Alec brings Whiff and Bill to the barn?
(a) Hide and Seek.
(b) Tag.
(c) Blind man's bluff.
(d) Red Rover.

5. What does Alec begin to feed the Black regularly on the island?
(a) Sugar.
(b) Berries.
(c) The carragheen moss.
(d) Fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim Neville say before leaving the track after watching the Black and Alec ride in Chapter 15?

2. Who arrives at the Ramsay's just as Alec his telling is father that he will race the Black in Chicago?

3. How many days does Alec figure he has been on the island when he realizes it must be September 21?

4. Why is it hard for Tony to go to work the first morning the Black is in the barn with Napoleon?

5. What keepsakes from Henry's racing days does he show to Alec in Chapter 9?

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