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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What news reporter writes to the greatest horses's owners to challenge them to a race?
(a) Joe Russo.
(b) Joe Neville.
(c) Jim Neville.
(d) Jim Russo.

2. What do Henry and Alec agree needs to be done so that the Black does not escape again?
(a) They need to relocate the Black to a more secure stable.
(b) They can no longer let him run free.
(c) They need to build a higher fence.
(d) They need to tie the Black up.

3. Which character does not want to ride home with the Black, so they take the car?
(a) Joe Russo.
(b) Alec.
(c) Alec's father.
(d) Alec's mother.

4. What does Jake say when he sees the Black for the first time?
(a) He has not seen a horse like that since Chang.
(b) He has seen the Black race before.
(c) He knows who the Black's owner is.
(d) He does not think he is a good racehorse.

5. Why is Alec unable to focus in geometry class in the afternoon of April 1?
(a) He does not understand geometry.
(b) He has not slept well.
(c) That is the day he begins training the Black.
(d) He has a crush on the girl who sits near him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the physical signs of dehydration Alec exhibits in Chapter 3?

2. What does Alec worry might happen after he has been searching for the Black for a half hour in Chapter 10?

3. What does Alec begin to feed the Black regularly on the island?

4. How does Henry know the watchman who lets them into the track in Chapter 13?

5. What do the men think when they hear the tale Alec tells when they find him on the island?

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