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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. Whose arm does the Black injury after Jim gets too close to him in at the track Chapter 15?
(a) Alec's.
(b) Henry's.
(c) Jim's.
(d) Jake's.

2. In Chapter 13, Jake tells Henry he knows the Black will never be able race for this reason.
(a) He is too old.
(b) He is not registered.
(c) He is too young.
(d) Because Alec would not make a good jockey.

3. What part of Alec's life is Alec's mother worried the Black might interfere with?
(a) His work.
(b) Household chores.
(c) School.
(d) Friendships.

4. What does Henry tell Alec's father that Alec has wrapped up in racing the Black in Chicago?
(a) His paycheck.
(b) HIs body and mind.
(c) His heart and soul.
(d) His energy and focus.

5. Why is it hard for Tony to go to work the first morning the Black is in the barn with Napoleon?
(a) Because Alec needs Tony's help feeding the Black.
(b) Because the Black and Napoleon do not want to leave each other.
(c) Because Tony does not want to leave the Black.
(d) Because Napoleon is too tired.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Henry tell Alec he needs to let the Black loose the first morning the Black is in the barn?

2. Why does Jim Neville remember Henry when he first meets him at the track in Chapter 15?

3. Who does Henry write to in hopes of getting information about the Black?

4. Who does Henry think should be the only person to ride the Black?

5. What news reporter writes to the greatest horses's owners to challenge them to a race?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alec tell Henry his time trying to ride and then getting thrown off of the Black reminds him of on their first day of training?

2. Where do Henry and Alec take the Black two weeks after they "broke the Black to bridal and saddle" (121)?

3. What is important about April 1 in Chapter 12?

4. What does Jim's column say the day after he watches the Black race at the Belmont for the first time?

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

6. What information does Henry receive in Chapter 14 which makes Alec feel the Black will never be able to race?

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

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

9. What does Alec's mother worry the Black will interfere with?

10. Who is Jake and how does he know Henry?

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