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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 - 14 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the track Henry and Alec take the Black to in Chapter 13?
(a) The Brookline.
(b) The Belmont.
(c) The Berkshire.
(d) The Bellingham.

2. What does Henry say when Joe Russo asks if he thinks the Black could beat the country's two greatest race horses?
(a) He does not think so.
(b) With enough training maybe he can.
(c) The Black could beat them both.
(d) He could beat Cyclone but not Sun Raider.

3. What is the name of the horse Henry used to race when he was young?
(a) Chance.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Chang.
(d) Chip.

4. What does Alec grab from his room before going to the deck after he awakes in Chapter 2?
(a) Some sugar.
(b) His wallet.
(c) His slippers.
(d) His lifejacket.

5. How is Alec awoken on the ship in the middle of the night in Chapter 2?
(a) The Black licks him.
(b) The Captain shakes him.
(c) A siren wails.
(d) He is tossed from his bed during a storm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a man try to do to Alec while they are waiting to be put on lifeboats in Chapter 2?

2. What is the name of the ship Alec takes when leaving his uncle?

3. Where does Alec go to visit his Uncle Ralph?

4. What does Alec see up ahead after he notices he and the Black are going into the waves rather than against them in Chapter 2?

5. Why is Alec unable to focus in geometry class in the afternoon of April 1?

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