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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 do Henry and Alec agree needs to be done so that the Black does not escape again?

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

3. In Chapter 14, Jake says the Black's love for what is the only thing that will keep him on the track?

4. What do two men standing on the street corner say when Alec and Henry ask them if they saw a horse?

5. Who does Joe say he will bring to the track to see if the Black is as fast as Henry says he is?

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

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

4. What does Tony tell Alec about the Black when Alec comes home from school the day after the Black surprised Tony?

5. What is Alec's daily schedule for the months after he comes home with the Black?

6. What does Jim's column say the day after he watches the Black race at the Belmont for the first time?

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

8. Who are Sun Raider and Cyclone?

9. Where is Alec when he finds the Black after he ran away?

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

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 analyzing narrative voice in Walter Farley's The Black Stallion. Include thoughts on how the narrative voice of the story is effective in conveying the story’s themes.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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