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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of Alec's life is Alec's mother worried the Black might interfere with?
(a) School.
(b) Household chores.
(c) Friendships.
(d) His work.

2. What summer work had Alec done in the past in the area where he searches for the Black with Henry?
(a) He delivered milk.
(b) He was a farmhand.
(c) He was a caddy.
(d) He was a landscaper.

3. What is the first type of food Alec finds to eat on the island?
(a) Bananas.
(b) Berries.
(c) Mango.
(d) Fish.

4. Why does Alec sleep with the Black when he is on the ship heading home at the start of Chapter 7?
(a) Because Alec was not given a place to sleep.
(b) Because the Black gets upset when Alec tries to leave.
(c) Because Alec is afraid someone will hurt the Black.
(d) Because Alec is scared to sleep alone.

5. What does the Black do the first time Alec tries to touch his head on the island?
(a) He quivers then runs away.
(b) He calms and lets him.
(c) He gnashes his teeth at Alec.
(d) He kicks at Alec.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the watchmen who lets Henry and Alec into the track in Chapter 13?

3. Which racehorse is considered "the pride of the east" (138)?

4. What does Alec begin to feed the Black regularly on the island?

5. Who tells Henry and Alec he is only at the track because he is a "newspaper man" (146)?

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