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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Henry write to in hopes of getting information about the Black?
(a) The Book of Stallions.
(b) The Register of Horses.
(c) The Middle East Office of Thoroughbreds.
(d) The Stud Book Registry Office.

2. Who does Henry think should be the only person to ride the Black?
(a) Alec.
(b) Tony.
(c) Alec's father.
(d) Henry.

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

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

5. What is the Black doing when Alec finds him near the water spring on the island in Chapter 3?
(a) Killing a snake.
(b) Eating grass.
(c) Drinking water.
(d) Sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the Black attack in Chapter 4 possibly in order to save Alec?

3. What is the place Alec wants to keep the Black when he gets home used for?

4. How many nights a week do Henry and Alec plan to meet Jake at the track to train the Black?

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

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