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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. Who is Joe Russo, the man who approaches Alec when he arrives at New York Harbor?
(a) A police officer.
(b) The Black's owner.
(c) Alec's old teacher.
(d) A news reporter.

2. What does Alec worry might happen after he has been searching for the Black for a half hour in Chapter 10?
(a) A cop might shoot him.
(b) Someone might steal him.
(c) He might hurt himself.
(d) He might get lost.

3. What news reporter writes to the greatest horses's owners to challenge them to a race?
(a) Joe Russo.
(b) Jim Russo.
(c) Joe Neville.
(d) Jim Neville.

4. What time does Alec wake to go out with Henry and the Black two weeks after they get the saddle on him?
(a) 8:00 a.m.
(b) 5:00 p.m.
(c) 1:00 p.m.
(d) 1:00 a.m.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days does Alec figure he has been on the island when he realizes it must be September 21?

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

3. Where does Alec go in search of the Black thinking he may have found his way there by instinct?

4. Which racehorse is considered "the pride of the east" (138)?

5. What does Henry tell Alec's father that Alec has wrapped up in racing the Black in Chicago?

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