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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. How much does Joey's new owner pay for him?

2. In Chapter 6, where do the troopers and horses always camp on their march?

3. What was Albert's father supposed to buy when he went to the farm sale?

4. What horse painter does Captain Nicholls mention to Joey in Chapter 5?

5. Who comforts Joey on the ship in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who writes to Warren, and who does not and why?

2. What does Joey do when Albert's father comes at him with a whip in Chapter 2?

3. How does Albert care for Joey in Chapter 1?

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

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

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

7. What does Joey remember about the day he was sold at a horse sale?

8. What happens to Captain Nicholls?

9. What is Trooper Warren's story?

10. Why does Albert disobey his father and care for Joey?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joey is diagnosed with tetanus. Why does Major Martin want to put Joey down? How is Major Martin convinced to try to cure Joey? What does his decision reveal about the value of horses?

Essay Topic 2

A girl named Emilie is given the care of Joey and Topthorn. How does Emilie feel about caring for the horses? Why do the horses mean so much to her?

Essay Topic 3

Hauptmann calls Joey and Topthorn heroes. Why does Hauptmann call Joey and Topthorn heroes? Are the horses heroes?

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