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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 does the officer who arrives at the barn in the middle of the night say about the Black when he sees him?
(a) He should be a race horse.
(b) He is a dangerous animal.
(c) He cannot live there.
(d) He is a beauty.

2. Why does Joe Russo think they could get the Black to race Sun Raider and Cyclone without being registered?
(a) Because he can produce false papers.
(b) Because he tracked down the Black's registration papers.
(c) Because it is a special match race not held at a race meeting.
(d) Because the people running the race never check registration papers.

3. In Chapter 7, what does Alec refuse to do when sick despite a doctor suggesting it?
(a) Go back to his own cabin.
(b) Drink water.
(c) Take medicine.
(d) Eat.

4. What are Henry and Alec putting on the Black for the first time on April 1?
(a) A blanket with his name on it.
(b) A racing shirt.
(c) Horseshoes.
(d) A saddle.

5. Why is the Captain hesitant to allow the Black on the ship when he sees him on the island?
(a) He hates horses.
(b) He is too big.
(c) He is too wild.
(d) He has too many horses on board.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Alec hear saying "Dio Mio!" in the barn in the middle of the night on Alec's first night back home?

2. What summer work had Alec done in the past in the area where he searches for the Black with Henry?

3. What news reporter writes to the greatest horses's owners to challenge them to a race?

4. Why does Alec say he cannot leave the island when the men first offer to take him to Rio de Janeiro?

5. Tony tells Alec that the Black reminds him of a younger version of which character?

(see the answer key)

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