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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 does Albert say goodbye to Joey in Chapter 4?

2. In Chapter 3, how often does Albert go bell-ringing?

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

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

5. In Chapter 8, what do the horses have to make their way through?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What news does Mr. Narracott have at the end of Chapter 2?

3. What does Captain Nicholls says when Mr. Narracott brings Joey to sell?

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

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

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

7. What is Trooper Warren's story?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joey has a special bond with characters, especially Albert. What characters does Joey have a bond with? Who does Joey have the strongest bond with? Why is a bond so important between humans and animals, especially horses?

Essay Topic 2

Loyalty is affection and faithfulness for a person. Who are some characters that show loyalty? What is the role of loyalty in characters’ relationships?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses historical details in the novel. How does the author use historical details in the book? How do the details that the author uses in the book about World War I imitate events from real life?

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