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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who tells Alec that he has never seen anything like what the Black did after the encounter with the chestnut horse in Chapter 6?
2. Who does Alec hear saying "Dio Mio!" in the barn in the middle of the night on Alec's first night back home?
3. What happens just before Alec falls to the floor of the deck unconscious in Chapter 2?
4. What is the first type of food Alec finds to eat on the island?
5. Which character does not want to ride home with the Black, so they take the car?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Alec manage to survive the shipwreck and where does he end up?
2. Who was Alec visiting in India before leaving on the Drake, and how long was he there?
3. Who is Joe Russo and why does he want to speak to Alec?
4. Why does an officer suggest that Alec blindfold the Black as they walk down the gangplank at New York Harbor?
5. How does Alec find a water spring on the island in Chapter 3?
6. What happens when Tony sees the Black in the barn stall near Napoleon for the first time?
7. What does Mrs. Dailey tell Alec she will do if he can fix up the stall in her barn for the Black?
8. Describe the scene with Alec, the Black, and the venomous snake on the island.
9. Where does Alec tell his parents he plans to keep the Black and how does he plan to feed him?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write a detailed analysis of tone in Walter Farley's The Black Stallion. Include whether the tone changes or remains the same. If it changes, include details on when, why and whether this change is effective.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay on Henry and his wife's relationship. What details do you know about their relationship? How effective was the author at portraying their relationship? Consider whose side you have more information on and what might be different if you had feedback from both characters.
Essay Topic 3
Write a brief essay analyzing the symbolic significance of The Black in The Black Stallion. Explore the ways in which this symbol connects to the plot and themes of freedom and and friendship.
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