War Horse Quiz #1

What phrase in the novel's first paragraph lets the reader know that the narrator is probably not a person? (You may use the book, just make sure to include speech marks.)

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How will you ______________ of all those dead batteries?

• dispose

• venture

• intricate

• reward

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

It is critical for a workhorse to develop enough _____________ to work from sunup to sundown without tiring.

• wherewithal

• stamina

• speed

• adventuresome

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

(a)   is the name of the horse that is the narrator of the book.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Describe the setting of the story for most of Chapter One

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What specific event separated the colt from its mother?

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

It is evident that Albert is very pleased that his father purchased Joey. At one point in Chapter One he tells his mother that it was “the best thing he ever did”. Reread Albert’s mother’s response to this statement. What does the lack of conviction in her answer reveal about her true feelings regarding her husband?

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What challenge did Albert’s dad present to Albert in Chapter Two, and what would be the consequence of Albert failing to achieve what his father asked?

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What two excuses did Albert’s mother suggest as the cause of her husband’s alcoholism?

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Foreshadowing is a literary device defined as a hint or clue provided by the writer to tip the reader as to what is to come later in the story.

How might the conclusion of Chapter Two be considered an example of this? What do you think is going to happen in Chapter Three?

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5