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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 big race did Henry's horse when we he used to race?
(a) The Kentucky Derby.
(b) The New York Derby.
(c) The Florida Derby.
(d) The Arkansas Derby.

2. What does Jim Neville refer to the Black as in his article the day after seeing the Black at the Belmont?
(a) A Wild Stallion.
(b) A Useless Beast.
(c) A True Thoroughbred.
(d) A Mystery Horse.

3. Why is Alec unable to focus in school at the start of Chapter 16?
(a) His teacher is boring.
(b) He can only think of racing the Black.
(c) He does not feel well.
(d) He did not sleep the night before.

4. What does the Black do the first time Alec tries to touch his head on the island?
(a) He quivers then runs away.
(b) He calms and lets him.
(c) He kicks at Alec.
(d) He gnashes his teeth at Alec.

5. What worry does Alec's father have in regards to his son racing in Chicago?
(a) He worries the Black is too slow.
(b) He worries the city will be too overwhelming.
(c) He worries that the Black is too wild.
(d) He worries Alec is not a good enough rider.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do they need to do in order to get the Black into the truck to head to the train station for Chicago at the end of Chapter 16?

2. What does Henry bring to Alec when Alec is cleaning the Black in the barn after school in Chapter 11?

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

4. What word does Alec's father use when he asks Henry what he and Alec have been up to with regards to their plan to race the Black in Chicago?

5. What do Alec's parents say they will be sending to Rio de Janeiro for Alec when he arrives there?

(see the answer key)

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