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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 Henry try to convince his friend of at the track when he and Alec first arrive there in Chapter 13?
2. How will the Black's transportation to and from the race be funded?
3. What does Alec tell Henry getting tossed off the Black's back after they saddle him reminds him of?
4. In addition to the saddle, what is the other thing Henry and Alec put on the Black in Chapter 12?
5. Who does Henry write to in hopes of getting information about the Black?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who are Sun Raider and Cyclone?
2. What information does Henry receive in Chapter 14 which makes Alec feel the Black will never be able to race?
3. What does Henry tell Alec about Chang and their last race, the International Cup?
4. What does Henry say to Mr. Ramsay when he worries the Black is too wild and dangerous for Alec to race?
5. Who is Jake and how does he know Henry?
6. What is important about April 1 in Chapter 12?
7. What does Jim give for the reason he arrives at the Belmont to watch the Black race in Chapter 15?
8. How does Alec's father react when Alec tells him that the mystery horse is the Black?
9. What does Alec's mother worry the Black will interfere with?
10. What does Henry tell Alec they are going to need to do so the Black does not run away again?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay analyzing Alec's family in The Black Stallion. Why is they important and how does his family impact the storyline? Use examples from the text to support your viewpoint.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay about the author of The Black Stallion. Who is he? What else has he written? How is The Black Stallion similar or different from his previous works?
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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