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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, where do the troopers and horses always camp on their march?
(a) Near a stream or river.
(b) In small villages.
(c) In forests.
(d) On plains.

2. What is the name of Captain Nicholls' friend who does not believe the war will be won easily?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Jamie.
(c) Michael.
(d) Bobby.

3. What was Corporal Samuel Perkins' job before the war?
(a) Farrier.
(b) Jockey.
(c) Breeder.
(d) Stable manager.

4. How does Albert say goodbye to Joey in Chapter 4?
(a) Hugs him.
(b) Give him a treat.
(c) Brushes his mane.
(d) Rubs his nose and strokes his ears.

5. In Chapter 6, how much of the squadron is lost in the first battle?
(a) About half.
(b) One-quarter.
(c) One-third.
(d) More than a quarter.

6. When do some of the men in Captain Nicholls squad believe that they will smash through the Germans?
(a) By Easter.
(b) By February.
(c) By New Year's.
(d) Before Christmas.

7. In Chapter 5, what type of horse does Captain Jamie Stewart ride?
(a) Chestnut quarter horse.
(b) Chestnut Arabian.
(c) Gray Andalusian.
(d) Black stallion.

8. In Chapter 2, how long does Albert have to teach Joey to plow?
(a) 1 week.
(b) A month.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 2 weeks.

9. What type of horse was Joey's mother?
(a) Belgian draft horse.
(b) Halinger.
(c) Friesian.
(d) Irish draft horse.

10. What are Joey's earliest memories?
(a) Meadows of flowers.
(b) Rocky ground and hills.
(c) Open pastures and rolling hills.
(d) Hilly fields and dark, damp stables.

11. Who does Albert's father sell Joey to in Chapter 4?
(a) Captain Nicholls.
(b) Captain Martin.
(c) Captain Bridger.
(d) Captain Andrews.

12. What type of hair does the officer have who buys Joey?
(a) Balding and gray.
(b) Straight blonde.
(c) Thick, wavy, and red.
(d) Curly black.

13. In Chapter 6, how long do the British troops scour the countryside for the enemy?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) Weeks.
(c) Days.
(d) 4 days.

14. How old is Albert in Chapter 1?
(a) 14.
(b) 11.
(c) 13.
(d) 12.

15. In Chapter 7, what vehicle would roar past Joey's squadron and send them into action again?
(a) Truck.
(b) Motorcycle.
(c) Scooter.
(d) Car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What river ran past Albert's farm?

2. In the ruined little village where Joey and the squadron join the regiment in Chapter 7, what still lives in the village?

3. How much does Joey's new owner pay for him?

4. How old does a young man have to be to enlist as a soldier?

5. What horse painter does Captain Nicholls mention to Joey in Chapter 5?

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