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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Ginger fed when her lips were too cracked to eat hay after she was beaten?
(a) Bran mash.
(b) Grass.
(c) Oats.
(d) Apples.

2. What did John warn Mr. York that Black Beauty and Ginger had never used at Birtwick Park?
(a) A check-rein.
(b) Horseshoes.
(c) Saddle straps.
(d) Spurs.

3. How long was Sir Oliver’s tail?
(a) 7-8 inches long.
(b) 5-6 inches long.
(c) 6-7 inches long.
(d) 10-12 inches long.

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

5. What did Lady Anne name Black Beauty?
(a) Bluebird.
(b) Raven.
(c) Black Auster.
(d) Black Bird.

6. Joe saw a cart stuck in the mud in Chapter 20. What was it carrying?
(a) Fabric.
(b) Wood.
(c) Bricks.
(d) Food.

7. How old was Little Joe Green in Chapter 17?
(a) 14 ½.
(b) 15 ½.
(c) 12 ½.
(d) 16 ½.

8. In Chapter 7, who did Ginger buck off of her?
(a) Jessie.
(b) Gordon.
(c) Samson.
(d) Mr. Ryder.

9. What animal were the hunting dogs tracking in Chapter 2?
(a) Duck.
(b) Hare.
(c) Grouse.
(d) Fox.

10. What nickname did the Master give Black Beauty’s mother?
(a) Polly.
(b) Pat.
(c) Penny.
(d) Pet.

11. Who was the first person to respond to the fire in Chapter 16?
(a) John.
(b) The main hostler.
(c) Squire Gordon.
(d) The second hostler.

12. When Ginger was young, what would small boys passing by throw at her?
(a) Pinecones.
(b) Insults.
(c) Stones.
(d) Apples.

13. What was Blantyre’s relationship to Lady Anne?
(a) Friend.
(b) Cousin.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Brother.

14. What did Merrylegs do to first hint to the boys in Chapter 9 that he was tired and ready to be done?
(a) Stopped several times.
(b) Sat down.
(c) Kept heading back toward the barn.
(d) Made a “nay”ing sound.

15. How old was James about to turn in Chapter 14?
(a) 19.
(b) 21.
(c) 22.
(d) 20.

Short Answer Questions

1. What article of clothing did Lady Anne lose while Lizzie was galloping frantically?

2. How many years had Squire Gordon and Farmer Grey worked together to do away with check-reins?

3. What was James’ last name?

4. How was Sir Clifford Williams related to Mr. Gordon?

5. Which horse had Mrs. Gordon sent James off on in the storm to look for Mr. Gordon, John, and Black Beauty?

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