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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How soon after arriving in Rio de Janeiro does Alec learn a ship will be heading to the states?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 1 month.
(d) The next day.

2. What does Alec grab from his room before going to the deck after he awakes in Chapter 2?
(a) His wallet.
(b) His slippers.
(c) His lifejacket.
(d) Some sugar.

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

4. What time is it when Alec gets back home after the commotion at the barn with the Black on his first night back?
(a) 11:30 a.m.
(b) 12:00 p.m.
(c) 2:15 a.m.
(d) 7:00 a.m.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first type of food Alec finds to eat on the island?

2. Who tells Alec that he has never seen anything like what the Black did after the encounter with the chestnut horse in Chapter 6?

3. What is the place Alec wants to keep the Black when he gets home used for?

4. Why does Alec sleep with the Black when he is on the ship heading home at the start of Chapter 7?

5. What do Alec's parents say they will be sending to Rio de Janeiro for Alec when he arrives there?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pat bring to Alec when he is finally able to get out of bed at the start of Chapter 6, and what does it say?

2. What does the Captain say to Alec when he is heading home after Alec apologizes he has no money to give him?

3. What does Pat tell Alec about how they managed to get the Black on the boat in Chapter 5?

4. Where does Alec tell his parents he plans to keep the Black and how does he plan to feed him?

5. Describe Alec when he is sick on the boat heading home?

6. Why does Alec think the Black may be sent to England to race?

7. Who comes to the island, and where are they headed?

8. Why does an officer suggest that Alec blindfold the Black as they walk down the gangplank at New York Harbor?

9. What does Mrs. Dailey tell Alec she will do if he can fix up the stall in her barn for the Black?

10. Why does Alec approach the inspector when the ship reaches Quarantine in Chapter 7?

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