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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what type of horse does Captain Jamie Stewart ride?
(a) Black stallion.
(b) Chestnut quarter horse.
(c) Chestnut Arabian.
(d) Gray Andalusian.

2. When do some of the men in Captain Nicholls squad believe that they will smash through the Germans?
(a) Before Christmas.
(b) By Easter.
(c) By New Year's.
(d) By February.

3. In Chapter 4, how much does Albert's father sell Joey for?
(a) 45 pounds.
(b) 35 pounds.
(c) 40 pounds.
(d) 50 pounds.

4. How old does a young man have to be to enlist as a soldier?
(a) 19.
(b) 20.
(c) 18.
(d) 17.

5. What hides the enemy before the British have their first battle in Chapter 6?
(a) Small hills.
(b) Grove of oaks.
(c) Dark woods.
(d) Grove of maples.

6. Who did Albert's father buy the farm from?
(a) Lord Denton.
(b) Lord Cobham.
(c) Lord Audley.
(d) Lord Holand.

7. What type of horse was Joey's mother?
(a) Irish draft horse.
(b) Halinger.
(c) Belgian draft horse.
(d) Friesian.

8. In Chapter 5, when are Nicholls and the others scheduled to leave for France?
(a) About 2 weeks.
(b) Under a week.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 11 days.

9. In Chapter 7, what vehicle would roar past Joey's squadron and send them into action again?
(a) Truck.
(b) Motorcycle.
(c) Scooter.
(d) Car.

10. What does Joey notice about the vet in Chapter 4?
(a) Wild red hair.
(b) Kind gentle voice.
(c) Soft gentle hands.
(d) Bushy black moustache.

11. How long has it been since Albert's father took out a mortgage in Chapter 3?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 10 years.

12. In Chapter 3, how often does Albert go bell-ringing?
(a) Once a month.
(b) Twice a month.
(c) Twice a week.
(d) Once a week.

13. How long do the men and horses stop when they march after departing the ship in Chapter 6?
(a) Every two hours for 10 minutes.
(b) Every hour for a few minutes.
(c) Every 1 1/2 hours for 10 minutes.
(d) Every three hours for 5 minutes.

14. How much taller is Topthorn than Joey?
(a) 3 hands.
(b) Half a hand or more.
(c) About 1 1/2 hands.
(d) 2 hands.

15. In Chapter 5, what type of bit does Joey use?
(a) English Shank.
(b) Pelham.
(c) Bridoon.
(d) Weymouth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Joey's earliest memories?

2. How old is Albert in Chapter 2?

3. Where do Captain Nicholls and the entire regiment move out into in Chapter 5?

4. Who does Albert's father sell Joey to in Chapter 4?

5. What color is Joey?

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