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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 worry does Alec's father have in regards to his son racing in Chicago?
(a) He worries the Black is too slow.
(b) He worries Alec is not a good enough rider.
(c) He worries that the Black is too wild.
(d) He worries the city will be too overwhelming.

2. Who does Joe say he will bring to the track to see if the Black is as fast as Henry says he is?
(a) Mr. Volence.
(b) Jim Neville.
(c) Tony.
(d) Mr. Hurst.

3. What is the name of the track Henry and Alec take the Black to in Chapter 13?
(a) The Belmont.
(b) The Brookline.
(c) The Bellingham.
(d) The Berkshire.

4. How many nights a week do Henry and Alec plan to meet Jake at the track to train the Black?
(a) 3.
(b) 7.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

5. Why is Alec unable to focus in geometry class in the afternoon of April 1?
(a) He does not understand geometry.
(b) He has a crush on the girl who sits near him.
(c) He has not slept well.
(d) That is the day he begins training the Black.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sun Raider's owner?

2. Why is Alec unable to focus in school at the start of Chapter 16?

3. Why does Sun Raider's owner see no reason the mystery horse should not be allowed to race?

4. What does Jim Neville say before leaving the track after watching the Black and Alec ride in Chapter 15?

5. Who gives the Black a horse blanket that says THE BLACK on it?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tony say about Napoleon going to Chicago with the Black?

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Alec's father react when Alec tells him that the mystery horse is the Black?

8. What is the one thing keeping the Black from being able to race?

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

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

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