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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old does a young man have to be to enlist as a soldier?
(a) 20.
(b) 19.
(c) 18.
(d) 17.

3. In Chapter 4, how much does Albert's father sell Joey for?
(a) 40 pounds.
(b) 50 pounds.
(c) 45 pounds.
(d) 35 pounds.

4. In Chapter 5, what type of bit does Joey use?
(a) Bridoon.
(b) Weymouth.
(c) Pelham.
(d) English Shank.

5. In Chapter 6, what attitude do the soldiers have on the ship to France?
(a) Fear.
(b) Pessimism.
(c) Optimism.
(d) Anticipation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Albert's father supposed to buy when he went to the farm sale?

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

3. How many men become prisoners of war in Chapter 8?

4. What is the name of the pub Albert's father frequents?

5. In Chapter 5, what type of horse does Captain Jamie Stewart ride?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Joey describe his training in Chapter 5?

2. Who is Trooper Warren, and what instructions does Captain Stewart give him and Joey in Chapter 7?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 6, how are the soldiers feeling?

4. What news does Mr. Narracott have at the end of Chapter 2?

5. What happens to Captain Nicholls?

6. Who writes to Warren, and who does not and why?

7. Where is Albert sent in Chapter 3, and why?

8. Where are Stewart, Warren, Joey, and Topthorn taken after they are captured by the Germans?

9. Why does Albert's mother tell him to be patient with his father?

10. What happens after Joey and Topthorn leap over the wire?

(see the answer keys)

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