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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 - 6 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Alec stay with the Black after they are tossed from the ship in Chapter 2?
(a) He sits on him.
(b) He feeds the Black sugar so he stays close.
(c) He grabs hold of the rope attached to the Black.
(d) He holds onto the Black's mane.

2. What does Alec do in hopes he will find water to drink when he reaches the island?
(a) He follows the Black's hoof prints.
(b) He wanders aimlessly figuring he will find water eventually.
(c) He looks for houses.
(d) He yells for help.

3. What does the Captain tell Alec not to let anyone steal from him when Alec says goodbye before leaving Rio de Janeiro?
(a) His tickets.
(b) The Black.
(c) His pocket knife.
(d) His money.

4. What is the Black doing when Alec finds him near the water spring on the island in Chapter 3?
(a) Drinking water.
(b) Eating grass.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Killing a snake.

5. How soon after arriving in Rio de Janeiro does Alec learn a ship will be heading to the states?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 1 month.
(d) The next day.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what happens to one of the men who had helped bring the Black aboard the ship?

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

3. What accent do the men who arrive on the island have?

4. What doe Alec bring to the Black every day toward the end of Chapter 1?

5. Who does Pat bring Alec a radiogram from when Alec wakes at the start of Chapter 6?

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