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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 horse did Monty discover was afraid of the rail in Chapter 8, When a Racehorse's Worst Memory is a Starting Gate?

2. After his accident, Crawford Hall's doctors estimated he would live how long?

3. After working with Monty, Lomitas was reinstated and named what?

4. How did the young male deer act toward Monty in Chapter 6, Deer Friends?

5. How many mares did Lomitas go on to spawn after being retired?

Short Essay Questions

1. What experience did Monty have with the horse Prince of Darkness?

2. How did Monty feel about his experience with Harcourt in Chapter 5, Flag is Up Farms Regained? What was his next focus?

3. Describe Monty's invitation in Chapter 7, The Invitation That Changed My Life. Where was he to go?

4. What themes are reflected in Chapter 7, The Invitation That Changed My Life?

5. What young male deer does Monty describe in Chapter 6, Deer Friends?

6. How did Monty feel performing before the Queen in Chapter 7, The Invitation That Changed My Life?

7. What friend did Monty learn had become disabled in an accident in Chapter 5, Flag is Up Farms Regained?

8. What did Monty write of achieving the Queen's approval in Chapter 7, The Invitation That Changed My Life?

9. What did Monty often wonder about deer in the beginning of Chapter 6, Deer Friends?

10. What was the Queen's reaction to Monty's work in Chapter 7, The Invitation That Changed My Life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the effect of Japanese-American internment camps in California and the impact of moving on Monty. Who amongst Monty's friends or acquaintances was imprisoned? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the setting of the narrative of Salinas, California in the 1930s and 40s. What caused the decline in the wild horse population? What global events took place at this time?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Hastings Harcourt and the empire he inherited. Where did Harcourt have property? How much did he spend on horses?

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