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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 game does Alec tell Henry he and the Black are playing when Alec brings Whiff and Bill to the barn?

2. Whose arm does the Black injury after Jim gets too close to him in at the track Chapter 15?

3. Who calls Henry telling him preparations are all set for the race the day after Alec's father agrees to let him race?

4. What does Henry say when Joe Russo asks if he thinks the Black could beat the country's two greatest race horses?

5. Where is the race between Cyclone and Sun Raider set to take place?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay examining symbols in The Black Stallion. Consider symbols such as the pocketknife and Henry's jockey uniform and trophies. What other symbols are in the story? In what scenes do these symbols appear? What is the context? How do these symbols develop the narrative?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining the significance of chapter titles in The Black Stallion. How do the titles support the overall narrative tone and themes such as friendship, freedom, and survival?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing the narrative structure of The Black Stallion. What effect does this have on the story and the reader? Use direct examples from the story to support your analysis.

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