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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 7, what vehicle would roar past Joey's squadron and send them into action again?

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

3. When does Nicholls plan to take Joey on final maneuvers in Chapter 5?

4. Who are waiting to board the ship back to England in Chapter 6?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 and Topthorn are assigned a number of jobs during the war. What are some of the jobs they are assigned to perform? How well suited are they for some of the jobs they are assigned?

Essay Topic 2

Albert does not always get along with his father. What type of relationship do Albert and his father have and why? How does the relationship change? What does the author convey about father-son relationships?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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