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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 - 14 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does a man try to do to Alec while they are waiting to be put on lifeboats in Chapter 2?
(a) He tries to steal his food.
(b) He tries to take his lifejacket off of him.
(c) He tries to throw him overboard.
(d) He tries to put him in a lifeboat.

2. What does Alec find on the rocks at the shoreline which he remembers from biology class is edible?
(a) A red, leafy plant.
(b) Turtles.
(c) Carragheen.
(d) Snails.

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

4. What remnant from the sinking ship Alec was on does Alec find on the island when making his shelter?
(a) A lifeboat.
(b) Driftwood that says Drake.
(c) A tea cup.
(d) The captain's hat.

5. Where does Alec plan to keep the Black when he gets home?
(a) At an old barn near his house.
(b) In his backyard.
(c) At his uncle's house.
(d) At the stables at his school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alec feed to the Black before they move him to the middle of the field to saddle him?

2. In Chapter 14, Jake says the Black's love for what is the only thing that will keep him on the track?

3. What does the inspector in Chapter 7 call the Black when they are waiting to go to New York Harbor?

4. How many days does Alec figure he has been on the island when he realizes it must be September 21?

5. What did Henry do for work after he retired from racing?

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