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

2. Who is the old horse using the only good stall at the old Halleran house?
(a) Bonaparte.
(b) Nathaniel.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Antonio.

3. What does the newspaper article Henry shows to Alec in Chapter 15 say?
(a) The Black is a wild horse that should not race.
(b) The Black can only race if someone can find his registration papers.
(c) The Black will race Cyclone and Sun Rider.
(d) The Black's owner bowed out of the race.

4. What keepsakes from Henry's racing days does he show to Alec in Chapter 9?
(a) A portrait someone had painted of Henry and his horse.
(b) Drawings he made of his horse.
(c) Trophies and newspaper clippings.
(d) A toy racehorse a fan had given him.

5. Why is Alec unable to focus in geometry class in the afternoon of April 1?
(a) He does not understand geometry.
(b) He has a crush on the girl who sits near him.
(c) He has not slept well.
(d) That is the day he begins training the Black.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Dailey tell Alec she will do if he does a good job fixing up the stall in the barn?

2. Who gives the Black a horse blanket that says THE BLACK on it?

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

4. What does Alec feed to the Black before they move him to the middle of the field to saddle him?

5. What was the last race Henry rode with his horse, Chang?

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