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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 - 11 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what happens to one of the men who had helped bring the Black aboard the ship?
(a) He drowns while attempting to jump into a lifeboat.
(b) He slits his wrists.
(c) He drowns trying to save the Black.
(d) He tries to take Alec's lifejacket.

2. Who does Alec hear saying "Dio Mio!" in the barn in the middle of the night on Alec's first night back home?
(a) Tony.
(b) Henry.
(c) Joe Russo.
(d) Mrs. Dailey.

3. What does the inspector in Chapter 7 call the Black when they are waiting to go to New York Harbor?
(a) A fascinating specimen.
(b) A dangerous animal.
(c) A wild beast.
(d) A magnificent creature.

4. What did Henry do for work after he retired from racing?
(a) He trained racehorses.
(b) He never retired from racing.
(c) He taught school.
(d) He became a farmer.

5. What boards the ship at the Arab port which draw attention?
(a) A giraffe.
(b) A camel.
(c) An elephant.
(d) A black stallion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Captain hesitant to allow the Black on the ship when he sees him on the island?

2. What does Henry Daily say his horse might do to the Black when Alec seems concerned about keeping them close together?

3. Why does Alec sleep with the Black when he is on the ship heading home at the start of Chapter 7?

4. What remnant from the sinking ship Alec was on does Alec find on the island when making his shelter?

5. What is the first type of food Alec finds to eat on the island?

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