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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. In Chapter 13, Jake tells Henry he knows the Black will never be able race for this reason.

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

3. What does Henry bring to Alec when Alec is cleaning the Black in the barn after school in Chapter 11?

4. Why do Henry and Alec take Napoleon to the track with them at the start of Chapter 13?

5. What does Jake say the Black would want to do if he ever had the chance to race?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

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

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

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 are Sun Raider and Cyclone?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay examining the ending of The Black Stallion. How did the ending fit into the storyline? Do you think the ending was effective? What theme might the ending represent? What might the Walter Farley have done differently?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write an essay discussing the setting and time period of The Black Stallion. In what ways does the time period and setting impact your understanding of the story as well as the themes?

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