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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What starts a war in Chapter 2?
(a) Germans march into Belgium.
(b) Germans march into Italy.
(c) Germans march into France.
(d) Germans march into Holland.

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

4. How is Joey taken to his new home in Chapter 1?
(a) Dragged behind a farm cart.
(b) Led by his new owner.
(c) Tied behind another horse.
(d) In a trailer.

5. What day of the week did Albert's father always get drunk?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Wednesday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What hides the enemy before the British have their first battle in Chapter 6?

2. How old does a young man have to be to enlist as a soldier?

3. What does Captain Nicholls do when he comes to see Joey in the evenings?

4. In Chapter 6, what attitude do the soldiers have on the ship to France?

5. When do some of the men in Captain Nicholls squad believe that they will smash through the Germans?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Topthorn?

2. Who is Trooper Warren, and what instructions does Captain Stewart give him and Joey in Chapter 7?

3. How do most of the horses act when they cross the sea, and how is Joey comforted during the voyage?

4. Where are Stewart, Warren, Joey, and Topthorn taken after they are captured by the Germans?

5. What happens to Captain Nicholls?

6. Why does Albert's mother tell him to be patient with his father?

7. How does Joey describe his training in Chapter 5?

8. In Chapter 8, how does Joey describe the advance to the wire on top of a hill?

9. In Chapter 3, where do Albert and Joey ride?

10. What happens when Albert learns that his father sold Joey?

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