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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. Why does Joe Russo think they could get the Black to race Sun Raider and Cyclone without being registered?
(a) Because it is a special match race not held at a race meeting.
(b) Because the people running the race never check registration papers.
(c) Because he can produce false papers.
(d) Because he tracked down the Black's registration papers.

2. What happens when an inspector opens the door to the Black's stall in Chapter 7?
(a) The Black bites the inspector.
(b) The inspector says the Black cannot go to New York.
(c) Alec yells at the inspector to stop.
(d) The Black kicks the inspectors into the door.

3. What happens in the dawn after Alec's shelter has burned down?
(a) A ship anchors at the shore.
(b) Alec's finds another boy living on the island.
(c) The Black disappears.
(d) A rescue plane arrives.

4. What is happening when Alec wakes to "the Black's shrill scream" (34) in Chapter 4?
(a) It is raining.
(b) His shelter is on fire.
(c) Black finds someone else is on the island.
(d) A snake is nearing Alec.

5. Who is Joe Russo, the man who approaches Alec when he arrives at New York Harbor?
(a) A police officer.
(b) The Black's owner.
(c) Alec's old teacher.
(d) A news reporter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Black do the first time Alec tries to touch his head on the island?

2. How long has Alec been gone from home when he arrives in New York in Chapter 8?

3. Why is it hard for Tony to go to work the first morning the Black is in the barn with Napoleon?

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

5. Why do Henry and Alec take Napoleon to the track with them at the start of Chapter 13?

(see the answer key)

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