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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. In Chapter 7, what do they call the place where the ship gets "inspected before passing into New York Harbor" (59)?
(a) Quarantine.
(b) Segregation.
(c) Detention.
(d) Inspection.

2. What part of New York does Alec live?
(a) The Bronx.
(b) Manhattan.
(c) Flushing.
(d) Long Island.

3. Why does Alec make a spear with his pocket knife?
(a) Because he is bored.
(b) To protect himself from wildlife.
(c) To kill the Black.
(d) To try to catch fish.

4. What is the name of the ship Alec takes when leaving his uncle?
(a) The Desmond.
(b) The Jewel.
(c) The Black.
(d) The Drake.

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

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

3. What does Henry Daily say his horse might do to the Black when Alec seems concerned about keeping them close together?

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 is the woman who owns the old Halleran house surprised when she sees Alec at her house?

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