War Horse - Chapter Six

What event leads to Joey being taken to France in Chapter 6?

• • a) Joey is sold to a new owner

• • b) Captain Nicholls takes Joey to the front lines

• • c) Joey escapes and runs away

• • d) Joey is injured and needs medical care

Who becomes Joey’s closest companion during the events of Chapter 6?

• • a) Captain Nicholls

• • b) Topthorn

• • c) Albert

• • d) Corporal Perkins

How does Joey initially feel about being transported to France?

• • a) Excited for the new experience

• • b) Calm and indifferent

• • c) Nervous and confused

• • d) Angry and rebellious

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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 Captain Nicholls’ attitude towards the war in Chapter 6?

• • a) Enthusiastic and eager for battle

• • b) Conflicted but determined to do his duty

• • c) Fearful and wanting to flee

• • d) Careless and indifferent

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does Morpurgo use descriptive language to depict the journey to France?

• • a) By using positive imagery to show adventure

• • b) By highlighting the fear and uncertainty of war

• • c) By ignoring the journey and focusing on the destination

• • d) By using humor to lighten the mood

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What role does Topthorn play in this chapter?

• • a) He acts as Joey's competition

• • b) He helps Joey adjust to the new environment

• • c) He is injured and cannot continue

• • d) He is distant and aggressive toward Joey

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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

How does the author show the growing bond between Joey and Topthorn?

• • a) Through their rivalry in training

• • b) Through descriptions of their shared experiences

• • c) By showing how they fight for leadership

• • d) Through their separation on the battlefield

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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 theme begins to emerge more strongly in Chapter 6?

• • a) The horrors of war

• • b) The joy of freedom

• • c) The beauty of nature

• • d) The cruelty of humans

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

How does Joey’s role change once he is in France?

• • a) He becomes a messenger horse

• • b) He is put in a cavalry charge

• • c) He is used to pull heavy artillery

• • d) He is sent back to the farm

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

How do the soldiers treat Joey and Topthorn in this chapter?

• • a) With respect and care

• • b) With neglect and cruelty

• • c) With fear and avoidance

• • d) With amusement and mockery

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1