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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 6, how long do the British troops scour the countryside for the enemy?

2. What was Corporal Samuel Perkins' job before the war?

3. In the ruined little village where Joey and the squadron join the regiment in Chapter 7, what still lives in the village?

4. Who did Albert's father buy the farm from?

5. What does Joey notice about the vet in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 2, how does Albert train Joey?

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

3. Who is Corporal Samuel Perkins?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 6, how are the soldiers feeling?

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

6. What is going on the village when Mr. Narracott takes Joey there?

7. Where is Albert sent in Chapter 3, and why?

8. What happens after Joey and Topthorn leap over the wire?

9. What happens to Captain Nicholls?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood War Horse, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

Essay Topic 3

Before World War I, horses were used more often. What was the role of horses in wars prior to World War I? What new technology changed the role of horses in war? How did World War I usher in new methods of fighting?

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