Black Beauty Comprehension Check 31-40

Who was Mr. Barry's groom? Hint he was lazy and he lied.

• Alfred Smirk

• Filcher

• York

• Reuben Smith

Why did Black Beauty's hooves bother him in Mr. Barry's stable?

• His feet did not bother him at all.

• He had an infection.

• He stepped on a nail.

• Alfred Smirk didn't keep Black Beauty's pen clean or care for his hooves properly.

Why did Mr. Barry sell Black Beauty?

• He went bankrupt & had to sell everything.

• He moved out of the country.

• He was disgusted at having been deceived by two grooms.

• He was offered a high price.

Where did Jerry buy Black Beauty?

• Mr. Barry's estate

• A horse fair

• Earlshall

• Birtwick Park

What did the Barker family decide to call Black Beauty?

• Captain

• Max

• Jack

• Black

How did Black Beauty feel about Jerry Barker and his family?

• He felt loved and cared for again.

• He did not trust their children.

• He shied away from them.

• He was excited with anticipation.

What did Jerry Barker do for a living?

• He was a groomsman.

• He was a farrier.

• He drove a cab pulled by horses.

• He was a governor.

Who was Black Beauty's stable mate when he worked for Jerry Barker?

• Lizzy

• Rory

• Captain

• Max

What was Captain's story?

• He was a war horse for an officer during the Crimean War.

• He was a mistreated cab horse.

• He worked in the livery stables.

• He died in the Crimean War.

What were the names of Jerry's children?

• Harry & Polly

• Larry & Dolly

• Harry & Dolly

• Mary & Lolly