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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to the saddle, what is the other thing Henry and Alec put on the Black in Chapter 12?
(a) Horseshoes.
(b) The Bridle.
(c) The Saddlebags.
(d) A muzzle.

2. What is the name of the horse Henry used to race when he was young?
(a) Chance.
(b) Chang.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Chip.

3. What does Tony tell Alec in the morning when Alec goes to the barn to see the Black in Chapter 9?
(a) He tells Alec he knows who owns the Black.
(b) He tells Alec he is no longer afraid of the Black.
(c) He tells Alec he does think the Black should stay in the barn with Napoleon.
(d) He tells Alec that the Black ate all the feed and he needs more.

4. What does one of the Arab men do when Captain Watson appears angry at the large cargo they are loading on his ship in Chapter 1?
(a) Argues with him.
(b) Tells him they will find another ship.
(c) Gives him money.
(d) Fires him.

5. Based on the Black's physique, what does Alec think he may be going to England for?
(a) To carry a peddler's wares.
(b) As a gift for the royal family.
(c) To fight.
(d) To race.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What wakes Alec the first night he is back home with his parents in New York?

3. What happens to Alec once he finally gets the Black to stop running the first time they are on the track?

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

5. Who does Alec hear saying "Dio Mio!" in the barn in the middle of the night on Alec's first night back home?

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