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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 inspector says the Black cannot go to New York.
(b) The Black bites the inspector.
(c) Alec yells at the inspector to stop.
(d) The Black kicks the inspectors into the door.

2. What does Alec uses to fill the holes in his driftwood shelter on the island?
(a) Mud.
(b) Clothing.
(c) Sand.
(d) Seaweed.

3. What does Mrs. Dailey tell Alec she will do if he does a good job fixing up the stall in the barn?
(a) She will hire him as a farm hand.
(b) She will let him have their other horse.
(c) She will not charge him very much rent.
(d) She will tell his mother what a great son she has.

4. What does the Black attack in Chapter 4 possibly in order to save Alec?
(a) A venomous snake.
(b) A coyote.
(c) A scorpion.
(d) A snapping turtle.

5. What word is used to describe how the Black feels after his fight with the chestnut horse in Chapter 6?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Grandiose.
(c) Elegant.
(d) Triumphant.

Short Answer Questions

1. How soon after arriving in Rio de Janeiro does Alec learn a ship will be heading to the states?

2. Who is the old horse using the only good stall at the old Halleran house?

3. What do the men think when they hear the tale Alec tells when they find him on the island?

4. What remnant from the sinking ship Alec was on does Alec find on the island when making his shelter?

5. Based on the Black's physique, what does Alec think he may be going to England for?

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