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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years had Squire Gordon and Farmer Grey worked together to do away with check-reins?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) One year.
(d) 12 years.

2. Which member of the Gordon family always rode Black Beauty in a riding party?
(a) Mrs. Gordon.
(b) Miss Jessie.
(c) Miss Flora.
(d) Mr. Gordon.

3. What was the relationship between Black Beauty and Ginger by the end of Chapter 5?
(a) Romantic.
(b) Enemies.
(c) Ambiguous.
(d) Friendly.

4. What did Ginger tell Black Beauty in Chapter 7 that she had never had?
(a) Apples.
(b) A bridle and bit.
(c) Kind words spoken to her.
(d) Horseshoes.

5. When telling her story in Chapter 8, Ginger insisted that she would have “tried to bare it” under what circumstances?
(a) If she had been treated civilly.
(b) If she had been given a saddle that fit.
(c) If she had been given the proper amount of food.
(d) If she had been given the loose stall.

6. In Chapter 19, what of Thomas’ was recently ruined, which John pointed out for comparison?
(a) Carriage.
(b) Plants.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Clothes.

7. Who did Ginger bite at Squire Gordon’s place?
(a) Squire Gordon.
(b) James.
(c) Mrs. Gordon.
(d) John.

8. What was Mr. York’s position at Earlshall Park?
(a) Coachman.
(b) Master.
(c) Horse Trainer.
(d) Stable Boy.

9. Who is Duchess in relation to Black Beauty?
(a) His mother.
(b) His master.
(c) His master’s daughter.
(d) His sister.

10. From what type of tree did a branch fall in the path blocking Black Beauty during the storm in Chapter 12?
(a) Hickory.
(b) Cedar.
(c) Oak.
(d) Pine.

11. How far was it to the doctor’s house in Chapter 18?
(a) Six miles.
(b) Seven miles.
(c) Eight miles.
(d) Five miles.

12. How did York subdue Ginger after she acted up in Chapter 23?
(a) He spoke softly to her.
(b) He sat on her head.
(c) He drugged her.
(d) He whipped her.

13. Who did Merrylegs throw off of him in Chapter 9?
(a) Miss Jessie.
(b) Mr. Blomefield’s daughter.
(c) One of Mr. Blomefield’s sons.
(d) Miss Flora.

14. Who did Joe tell first about the stuck cart he saw in Chapter 20?
(a) Squire Gordon.
(b) The tailor.
(c) The doctor.
(d) The brick-maker.

15. Whose opinion about James did Mr. Gordon want?
(a) Mrs. Gordon.
(b) John’s.
(c) Farmer Bushby.
(d) Sir Clifford Williams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What phrase did Thomas use in Chapter 19 that upset John?

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

3. What did Black Beauty and Mr. Gordon see a young boy trying to make a pony do at the beginning of Chapter 13?

4. What did John say about Mrs. Gordon after she and Mr. Gordon headed off on the train?

5. What name did Ginger say Samson wanted to make her be, which caused her great anger?

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