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

2. Who tells Henry and Alec he is only at the track because he is a "newspaper man" (146)?
(a) Whiff Sample.
(b) Joe Russo.
(c) Jim Neville.
(d) Bill Lee.

3. Why does Sun Raider's owner see no reason the mystery horse should not be allowed to race?
(a) He says any horse should be able to join.
(b) He said he wants to really challenge his horse.
(c) He said that his horse will beat them both so it will save him another race in a month.
(d) He says he heard the Black is not that good.

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

5. Who is Cyclone's owner?
(a) Mr. Volence.
(b) Mr. Ramsay.
(c) Mr. Neville.
(d) Mr. Hurst.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the watchmen who lets Henry and Alec into the track in Chapter 13?

2. What surprises Alec the first time Jake shakes his hand in Chapter 13?

3. Who are Whiff Sample and Bill Lee?

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

5. What do Henry and Alec agree needs to be done so that the Black does not escape again?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jim give for the reason he arrives at the Belmont to watch the Black race in Chapter 15?

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

3. Why does Joe seem to think the Black would be eligible to race against Cyclone and Sun Raider even though he is not registered?

4. What does Henry tell Alec about Chang and their last race, the International Cup?

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

6. How does Jim know Henry?

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

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

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

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

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