Sewell, Anna
AR Quiz No. 8 EN
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Narrated by a horse living in England during the 19th century, the story depicts his encounters with both benevolent and malevolent owners.
| ATOS Book Level: | 7.7 |
| Interest Level: | Middle Grades (MG 4-8) |
| AR Points: | 11.0 |
| Word Count: | 59635 |
| Fiction/Nonfiction | Fiction |
| Topic – Subtopic: | Animals-Horses; Classics-Classics; Countries/Regions-England; |
| Series: | Scholastic Classics; Puffin Classics; |
Quiz Answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Black Beauty’s mother forbade him from | Biting or kicking |
| Black Beauty’s earliest memories were of what? | A large pleasant meadow |
| As a young colt, what did Black Beauty witness? | A hunt |
| What part of his initial training did Black Beauty consider a significant advantage? | Being sent to train near a railroad track |
| Why did Black Beauty appreciate the way his old master trained him? | The man was very gentle |
| Young George Gordon and his horse Old Roy both… | Lost their lives in a hunting accident |
| Where does Squire Gordon keep Black Beauty? | A roomy open stall |
| Why was Ginger moved out of her open stall? | She bit the stable boy |
| When John rides Black Beauty for the first time, Black Beauty… | Performs splendidly |
| A few months after Black Beauty’s arrival to Birtwick, he and Ginger are… | Good friends |
| Though Black Beauty is happy with his stables in Birtwick, he mentions that he still misses what? | His liberty |
| What does Black Beauty say of John? | He is very kind and gentle with Black Beauty |
| Ginger explains to Black Beauty that she is so ill-mannered why? | Because she was neglected and ill-treated as long as she can remember |
| Samson left Ginger out of the stall because of all but why? | He was angered that Ginger had bitten his father |
| After being broken in, where was Ginger sent to? | A cruel London coachman |
| After a while, Ginger finds Black Beauty’s presence as what? | Uplifting |
| What does Merrylegs do during Mr. Bloomfield’s visit? | He throws off the boys |
| Boys, Merrylegs argues, must… | Must be broken in just like horses |
| What kind of build did Black Beauty have? | A racehorse |
| Black Beauty learns that in the past, Sir Oliver’s… | Tail was cut short |
| In the name of what says Ginger and Oliver are horses too often mistreated? | Fashion |
| After hearing Sir Oliver’s story of the dog’s ears being cut off, Black Beauty felt what? | Resentment against men |
| The horses of Squire Gordon agree that blinkers are? | Useless and annoying |
| Farmer Gret and Black Beauty’s master had been working together to do what? | Get rid of the use of check reins |
| Why did Black Beauty’s master become angry with Captain Langles? | Using check reins |
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