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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote The Black Stallion?
(a) Alec Ramsay.
(b) Will F. Marley.
(c) Christopher Farley.
(d) Walter Farley.

2. Where is Alec's ship heading to before he boards another to the U.S. in Chapter 1?
(a) Luxembourg.
(b) Italy.
(c) France.
(d) England.

3. What is the first type of food Alec finds to eat on the island?
(a) Berries.
(b) Bananas.
(c) Mango.
(d) Fish.

4. Who does Pat bring Alec a radiogram from when Alec wakes at the start of Chapter 6?
(a) A news reporter.
(b) HIs parents.
(c) His uncle.
(d) The captain of The Drake.

5. What does Alec uses to fill the holes in his driftwood shelter on the island?
(a) Seaweed.
(b) Clothing.
(c) Mud.
(d) Sand.

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

7. What is the name of the newspaper Alec is asked to be interviewed for when he arrives in New York?
(a) The New York Post.
(b) The New York Times.
(c) The Daily Telegram.
(d) The Daily New Yorker.

8. What happens the first time Alec tries to get on the Black's back while on the island?
(a) The Black allows Alec to ride him.
(b) The Black runs away in terror.
(c) The Black gnashes his teeth at Alec.
(d) The Black flings Alec off.

9. What does Henry Daily say his horse might do to the Black when Alec seems concerned about keeping them close together?
(a) Annoy him.
(b) Bite him.
(c) Scare him.
(d) Calm him.

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

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

12. What is one of the physical signs of dehydration Alec exhibits in Chapter 3?
(a) Dry skin.
(b) Difficulty urinating.
(c) A rash.
(d) A swollen tongue.

13. How does Alec stay with the Black after they are tossed from the ship in Chapter 2?
(a) He holds onto the Black's mane.
(b) He grabs hold of the rope attached to the Black.
(c) He sits on him.
(d) He feeds the Black sugar so he stays close.

14. Why does Alec say he cannot leave the island when the men first offer to take him to Rio de Janeiro?
(a) Because he will not leave the Black.
(b) Because they are strangers.
(c) Because he wants to live on the island.
(d) Because he is afraid to get on a ship after the last one he was on sunk.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is used to describe how the Black feels after his fight with the chestnut horse in Chapter 6?

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

3. How many days does Alec figure he has been on the island when he realizes it must be September 21?

4. What does Alec see up ahead after he notices he and the Black are going into the waves rather than against them in Chapter 2?

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

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