War Horse - Chapter Five

What major change occurs in Joey’s life at the beginning of Chapter 5?

• • a) He is sold to another farmer

• • b) He is sold to the army

• • c) He runs away from the farm

• • d) He is reunited with Albert

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Who purchases Joey in this chapter?

• • a) Albert’s father

• • b) Captain Nicholls

• • c) Sergeant Thunder

• • d) The British Army

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does Albert react when he finds out Joey has been sold?

• • a) He is unconcerned

• • b) He is heartbroken and angry

• • c) He is relieved

• • d) He volunteers to join the army

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What promise does Albert make to Joey before he leaves?

• • a) He will come to visit him in the army

• • b) He will find him again no matter what

• • c) He will never forgive his father

• • d) He will forget about him and move on

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Captain Nicholls think of Joey when he first sees him?

• • a) He admires Joey’s strength and spirit

• • b) He thinks Joey is too wild to train

• • c) He is unsure about Joey’s potential

• • d) He believes Joey will not survive the war

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the mood of the scene when Joey is taken away to the army?

• • a) Sad and tense

• • b) Joyful and exciting

• • c) Light-hearted and humorous

• • d) Fearful and chaotic

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is one of the first things Joey learns to do as an army horse?

• • a) Carry a soldier

• • b) Pull a cart

• • c) Lead other horses

• • d) Run faster

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the training Joey receives in this chapter differ from his life on the farm?

• • a) It is more relaxed

• • b) It is similar to his farm work

• • c) It is more disciplined and intense

• • d) It is less demanding

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does Joey think about his new role as an army horse?

• • a) He misses his life on the farm

• • b) He feels frightened and confused

• • c) He is unsure but tries his best

• • d) He is eager and excited for battle

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Who begins to form a close bond with Joey in this chapter?

• • a) Albert’s father

• • b) Captain Nicholls

• • c) Sergeant Perkins

• • d) Topthorn

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9