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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. What does Alec use to blindfold the Black as they walk the gangplank when they arrive in New York?

2. What does Mrs. Dailey tell Alec she will do if he does a good job fixing up the stall in the barn?

3. What does a man try to do to Alec while they are waiting to be put on lifeboats in Chapter 2?

4. What does Pat say about the Black before Alec leaves for New York?

5. What does Alec grab from his room before going to the deck after he awakes in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Alec manage to survive the shipwreck and where does he end up?

2. What does Alec find to eat by the shore, and how does he know it is edible?

3. What does Alec first eat on the island and how does he build a shelter?

4. 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?

5. How do Alec and the Black become more comfortable around each other during their first days on the island?

6. What does Alec say to Pat before leaving the ship, and what does Pat tell Alec about the Black?

7. Why does Alec think the Black may be sent to England to race?

8. What does Mrs. Dailey tell Alec she will do if he can fix up the stall in her barn for the Black?

9. Why does an officer suggest that Alec blindfold the Black as they walk down the gangplank at New York Harbor?

10. Why does Alec approach the inspector when the ship reaches Quarantine in Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing Walter Farleys' language style and word choice in The Black Stallion. What are some words that stand out to you and why? What words are repeated? What words are most impactful? Explain your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Alec experiences personal changes throughout the novel. In what ways does Alec change and in what ways does he remain the same? How do these changes develop the themes of freedom, friendship, youth, and survival in The Black Stallion?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Alec's conflict between his love of racing and his education. What does Alec feel about each? What do Alec's family feel is more important? How do you know? Use direct examples from the text to support your viewpoint.

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