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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. What does Henry bring to Alec when Alec is cleaning the Black in the barn after school in Chapter 11?
(a) His old jockey outfit.
(b) Cleaning supplies.
(c) More feed for the Black.
(d) Lunch.

2. Why does Jim Neville remember Henry when he first meets him at the track in Chapter 15?
(a) He remembers Henry from his racing days.
(b) Henry and Jim went to school together.
(c) Henry used to work with Jim.
(d) Henry trained Jim.

3. In Chapter 14, Jake says the Black's love for what is the only thing that will keep him on the track?
(a) Alec.
(b) Winning.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Sugar.

4. What keepsakes from Henry's racing days does he show to Alec in Chapter 9?
(a) A portrait someone had painted of Henry and his horse.
(b) Trophies and newspaper clippings.
(c) Drawings he made of his horse.
(d) A toy racehorse a fan had given him.

5. What surprises Alec the first time Jake shakes his hand in Chapter 13?
(a) Jake's frailty.
(b) Jake's hands are very cold.
(c) Jake does not want to shake his hand.
(d) Jake's strength.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jake say when he sees the Black for the first time?

2. What does Tony tell Alec in the morning when Alec goes to the barn to see the Black in Chapter 9?

3. What month does Henry think he and Alec should be able to start training the Black?

4. How many nights a week do Henry and Alec plan to meet Jake at the track to train the Black?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jim Neville write about in his newspaper column that causes a stir in Chapter 14?

2. What does Henry say to Mr. Ramsay when he worries the Black is too wild and dangerous for Alec to race?

3. What does Jim say after he watches the Black at the Belmont for the first time?

4. What does Tony tell Alec about the Black when Alec comes home from school the day after the Black surprised Tony?

5. What does Henry tell Alec they are going to need to do so the Black does not run away again?

6. What happens in Chapter 9 when Henry suggests Alec let the Black loose?

7. What is Alec's daily schedule for the months after he comes home with the Black?

8. Who are Sun Raider and Cyclone?

9. What did the owners of Sun Raider and Cyclone say when Jim Neville called them up about racing the mystery horse?

10. What does Alec learn about Henry in Chapter 9, and who is Chang?

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