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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 - 11 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Alec plan to keep the Black when he gets home?
(a) At his uncle's house.
(b) At an old barn near his house.
(c) In his backyard.
(d) At the stables at his school.

2. What does Alec see up ahead after he notices he and the Black are going into the waves rather than against them in Chapter 2?
(a) Larger buildings.
(b) A forest.
(c) Smoke.
(d) A small island.

3. What accent do the men who arrive on the island have?
(a) Indian.
(b) Irish.
(c) Italian.
(d) English.

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

5. What does one of the Arab men do when Captain Watson appears angry at the large cargo they are loading on his ship in Chapter 1?
(a) Argues with him.
(b) Gives him money.
(c) Tells him they will find another ship.
(d) Fires him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alec find on the rocks at the shoreline which he remembers from biology class is edible?

2. How does Alec feel at night the first time he is able to ride the Black on the island?

3. What does Henry Daily say his horse might do to the Black when Alec seems concerned about keeping them close together?

4. What does Alec do in hopes he will find water to drink when he reaches the island?

5. What was Henry's number when he raced horses?

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