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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 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) Blind man's bluff.
(c) Red Rover.
(d) Tag.

2. Where does Alec go in search of the Black thinking he may have found his way there by instinct?
(a) The berry bush.
(b) The water pool.
(c) The shady grove.
(d) The apple trees.

3. Who is Sun Raider's owner?
(a) Mr. Hurst.
(b) Mr. Russo.
(c) Mr. Dailey.
(d) Mr. Volence.

4. What happened just after Chang won his last race with Henry?
(a) He died.
(b) Someone shot him.
(c) Henry sold him.
(d) He ran away.

5. Why does Pat ask Alec for his address at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) So he can write to Alec.
(b) So he can get Alec a cab home.
(c) So he can radio Alec's parents.
(d) So he can find out if they are neighbors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of Alec's life is Alec's mother worried the Black might interfere with?

2. Why does Henry tell Alec he needs to let the Black loose the first morning the Black is in the barn?

3. What does Alec's father want Alec to do before he leaves for the race in Chicago?

4. Who calls Henry telling him preparations are all set for the race the day after Alec's father agrees to let him race?

5. What word is used to describe how the Black feels after his fight with the chestnut horse in Chapter 6?

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