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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 surprises Alec the first time Jake shakes his hand in Chapter 13?
(a) Jake's strength.
(b) Jake does not want to shake his hand.
(c) Jake's frailty.
(d) Jake's hands are very cold.

2. What is the first type of food Alec finds to eat on the island?
(a) Fish.
(b) Berries.
(c) Bananas.
(d) Mango.

3. Why does Jim Neville remember Henry when he first meets him at the track in Chapter 15?
(a) Henry and Jim went to school together.
(b) Henry trained Jim.
(c) Henry used to work with Jim.
(d) He remembers Henry from his racing days.

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 happens when the Black sees a chestnut horse while boarding the ship to the states in Chapter 6?
(a) Alec worries the Black will become agitated so he blindfolds him.
(b) The horses owner says the Black is his.
(c) They want to play.
(d) They fight.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Henry write to in hopes of getting information about the Black?

3. What does Henry try to convince his friend of at the track when he and Alec first arrive there in Chapter 13?

4. In Chapter 2, what happens to one of the men who had helped bring the Black aboard the ship?

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

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