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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 gives the Black a horse blanket that says THE BLACK on it?
(a) Jim Neville.
(b) Alec's father.
(c) Henry.
(d) Tony.

2. What does Alec grab from his room before going to the deck after he awakes in Chapter 2?
(a) His slippers.
(b) Some sugar.
(c) His lifejacket.
(d) His wallet.

3. What is the name of the family who owns the old Halleran place where Alec hopes to keep the Black?
(a) The Daileys.
(b) The Drurys.
(c) The Ramsays.
(d) The Donahues.

4. How does Alec feel at night the first time he is able to ride the Black on the island?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Sore but happy.
(c) Cold.
(d) Homesick.

5. What does the inspector in Chapter 7 call the Black when they are waiting to go to New York Harbor?
(a) A fascinating specimen.
(b) A wild beast.
(c) A dangerous animal.
(d) A magnificent creature.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does a man try to do to Alec while they are waiting to be put on lifeboats in Chapter 2?

3. What does Jake say after seeing Alec and the Black run for the first time on the track in Chapter 13?

4. How will the Black's transportation to and from the race be funded?

5. What was Henry's number when he raced horses?

(see the answer key)

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