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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when an inspector opens the door to the Black's stall in Chapter 7?
(a) Alec yells at the inspector to stop.
(b) The Black bites the inspector.
(c) The Black kicks the inspectors into the door.
(d) The inspector says the Black cannot go to New York.

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

3. What part of Alec's life is Alec's mother worried the Black might interfere with?
(a) School.
(b) Friendships.
(c) Household chores.
(d) His work.

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

5. Why does Alec say he cannot leave the island when the men first offer to take him to Rio de Janeiro?
(a) Because they are strangers.
(b) Because he will not leave the Black.
(c) Because he is afraid to get on a ship after the last one he was on sunk.
(d) Because he wants to live on the island.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ship Alec takes when leaving his uncle?

2. Who are Whiff Sample and Bill Lee?

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

4. Why is the woman who owns the old Halleran house surprised when she sees Alec at her house?

5. Who tells Alec how they had to choke the Black on order to get him on board?

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