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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. Who does Alec's father say must have been with him after Alec tells them the story of the shipwreck and the island in Chapter 8?
(a) The Black.
(b) His grandmother.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) God.

2. Where is the race between Cyclone and Sun Raider set to take place?
(a) Flushing.
(b) Boston.
(c) New York.
(d) Chicago.

3. In Chapter 7, a man on board the ship heading to the United States tells Alec that the Black is the only animal on board who is not what?
(a) Tame.
(b) Hungry.
(c) Loud.
(d) Sick.

4. What word is used to describe how the Black feels after his fight with the chestnut horse in Chapter 6?
(a) Triumphant.
(b) Elegant.
(c) Grandiose.
(d) Arrogant.

5. Who are Whiff Sample and Bill Lee?
(a) Jockeys.
(b) Henry's nephews.
(c) Alec's schoolmates.
(d) Alec's cousins.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Captain hesitant to allow the Black on the ship when he sees him on the island?

2. Why is Alec unable to focus in geometry class in the afternoon of April 1?

3. What does Jake say the Black would want to do if he ever had the chance to race?

4. Which character does not want to ride home with the Black, so they take the car?

5. What does Alec tells his parents about the Black when he first sees them in New York?

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