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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28:.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which type of driver did Black Beauty prefer for himself?
(a) Low-rein driver.
(b) High-rein driver.
(c) Tight-rein driver.
(d) Loose-rein driver.

2. How many different types of drivers did Black Beauty describe in Chapter 28?
(a) One.
(b) Six.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

3. What was the lady of Earlshall’s first impression of Black Beauty and Ginger?
(a) She wanted their check-reigns tighter.
(b) They were gorgeous horses.
(c) They walked in perfect step.
(d) They were not tall enough.

4. How long did John agree to give Little Joe Green a try?
(a) Eight weeks.
(b) Four weeks.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) Two weeks.

5. Who was Little Joe Green?
(a) John’s nephew.
(b) Farmer Bushby’s son.
(c) Squire Gordon’s nephew.
(d) James’ replacement.

Short Answer Questions

1. When spirited horses are not exercised enough, what are they sometimes called by humans?

2. Why, did Mr. Gordon say, the small pony probably turned toward his gates in the first place in Chapter 11?

3. What reason did Captain Langley give Mr. Gordon for why he used check-reigns on his cart horses?

4. Who once said that spoiling a horse was as bad as spoiling a child?

5. How old was Little Joe Green in Chapter 17?

(see the answer key)

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