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

2. What does Henry Daily say his horse might do to the Black when Alec seems concerned about keeping them close together?
(a) Bite him.
(b) Calm him.
(c) Annoy him.
(d) Scare him.

3. Who does Alec's father say must have been with him after Alec tells them the story of the shipwreck and the island in Chapter 8?
(a) The Black.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) God.
(d) His grandmother.

4. What does Pat say about the Black before Alec leaves for New York?
(a) He wants Alec to let him keep the Black.
(b) He is a beauty.
(c) He would make a good race horse.
(d) He is too wild to tame.

5. Who tells Alec how they had to choke the Black on order to get him on board?
(a) The Captain.
(b) Pat.
(c) Will.
(d) Sean.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Alec plan to do as soon as he wakes up on his first morning back home in New York?

3. Where does Alec plan to keep the Black when he gets home?

4. What word is used to describe how the Black feels after his fight with the chestnut horse in Chapter 6?

5. What accent do the men who arrive on the island have?

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