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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 - 6 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does a man try to do to Alec while they are waiting to be put on lifeboats in Chapter 2?
(a) He tries to steal his food.
(b) He tries to take his lifejacket off of him.
(c) He tries to throw him overboard.
(d) He tries to put him in a lifeboat.

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

3. Based on the Black's physique, what does Alec think he may be going to England for?
(a) To race.
(b) As a gift for the royal family.
(c) To carry a peddler's wares.
(d) To fight.

4. Where does Alec go to visit his Uncle Ralph?
(a) Italy.
(b) India.
(c) China.
(d) Australia.

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) Fires him.
(c) Tells him they will find another ship.
(d) Gives him money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of New York does Alec live?

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

3. Where is Alec's ship heading to before he boards another to the U.S. in Chapter 1?

4. What does Alec begin to feed the Black regularly on the island?

5. What boards the ship at the Arab port which draw attention?

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