Black Beauty Quiz

Which sentence from the passage best shows that Black Beauty sensed the danger ahead?

• "The wind was very high and blew the dry leaves across the road in a shower."

• "When we got to the town of course I had a good bait, but as the master’s business engaged him a long time we did not start for home till rather late in the afternoon."

• "The moment my feet touched the first part of the bridge I felt sure there was something wrong. I dare not go forward, and I made a dead stop."

• "It grew darker and darker, stiller and stiller."

What evidence from the text supports Black Beauty’s decision to stop?

• The master comments about the storm.

• The wind was blowing very high.

• A man at the toll-gate confirms that the bridge is broken in the middle and part of it has been carried away.

• The branches in the wood were swaying like twigs.

Part A: What is a central theme of the passage from "Black Beauty"?

• The importance of caution and intuition.

• The thrill of taking risks.

• The frustrations of long journeys.

• The perils of traveling at night.

Part B: Which sentence from the passage best supports the theme identified in Part 1?

• “One day late in the autumn, my master had a long journey to go on business.”

• “That was a very near touch,” said my master. “What’s to be done now?”

• “There will be nothing for it, but to go back to the four crossways, and that will be a good six miles before we get round to the wooden bridge again.”

• “I knew very well that the bridge was not safe.”

How does Black Beauty demonstrate growth in response to his experiences throughout the story?

• By becoming more cautious and aware of his surroundings.

• By growing more rebellious against his masters.

• By refusing to work under difficult conditions.

• By making friends with other horses.

What is the significance of Black Beauty's encounters with different owners in the story?

• They illustrate the diversity of geographical locations Black Beauty travels through.

• They highlight the mistreatment and varying conditions of Black Beauty's life, shaping his character and resilience.

• They serve to show how all humans are the same in their treatment of animals.

• They provide opportunities for Black Beauty to win races and gain fame.

The author describes a particular owner's treatment of Black Beauty as "cruel and thoughtless." What impact do these specific word choices have on the tone of the narrative?

• They add a tone of neutrality and detachment to the story.

• They convey a tone of admiration for the owner's strictness.

• They create a tone of sympathy and concern for Black Beauty.

• They contribute to a tone of confusion and misunderstanding.

In Black Beauty, the sentence reads: "He declared triumphantly that his new method was far superior to the old practice of 'feathering'." Based on the context, what does the word triumphantly most likely mean?

• Regretfully

• Joyfully and proudly

• Nervously

• Doubtfully