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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when an inspector opens the door to the Black's stall in Chapter 7?
(a) The Black kicks the inspectors into the door.
(b) The Black bites the inspector.
(c) The inspector says the Black cannot go to New York.
(d) Alec yells at the inspector to stop.

2. In Chapter 7, a man on board the ship heading to the United States tells Alec that the Black is the only animal on board who is not what?
(a) Loud.
(b) Sick.
(c) Hungry.
(d) Tame.

3. Why does Pat ask Alec for his address at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) So he can find out if they are neighbors.
(b) So he can radio Alec's parents.
(c) So he can get Alec a cab home.
(d) So he can write to Alec.

4. What color is Alec's hair?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Red.
(c) Brown.
(d) Black.

5. Which character does not want to ride home with the Black, so they take the car?
(a) Alec.
(b) Alec's father.
(c) Alec's mother.
(d) Joe Russo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What wakes Alec the first night he is back home with his parents in New York?

2. How does Alec feel at night the first time he is able to ride the Black on the island?

3. What does Alec's uncle give to him on his birthday?

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

5. Why does Alec make a spear with his pocket knife?

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