Black Stallion Comprehension Test

Use "The Black Stallion" and the article "Horse Power" to answer Numbers 9 and 10. The story and the article both contain a message that...

• horses and people form special bonds

• snakes and horses are natural enemies

• people with disabilities benefit from horses

• horses are better guide animals than dogs are

Which of these best describes the point of highest tension in the passage?

• Alec improving his horsemanship

• Alec gathering carragheen on the beach

• the Black answering Alec's beckoning whistle

• the Black taking off at a gallop with Alec on his back

Why does Alec decide to get on the Black stallion by standing on a sand dune?

• The sand dunes help to keep Alec safe from other snakes.

• The sand dunes provide height for Alec so it is easier to climb onto the Black's back.

• The sand dunes held water for the Black to drink.

• There was a lot of carragheen there for the Black to eat.

What do the sentences above show about Alec?

• He is afraid he will hurt the Black.

• He is experiencing an inner struggle.

• He is not interested in riding the Black.

• He is confident he will succeed at riding the Black.

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Which of these best summarizes the theme of Black Stallion?

• You can do anything you put your mind to.

• Trust is built over time with patience and compassion.

• Animals are agents of nature.

• Boys named Alec should not ride ships.

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What is the climax (point of highest tension) of the story?

• Alec is shipwrecked.

• Black Stallion dies.

• Alec rides Black Stallion.

• Black Stallion saves Alec from a snake.

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What is the main theme of 'The Black Stallion'?

• A) Friendship and trust between humans and animals

• B) The dangers of the sea

• C) The importance of family

• D) The thrill of adventure

Which character in 'The Black Stallion' is shipwrecked with the horse?

• A) Henry

• B) Alec

• C) The Captain

• D) The Black Stallion

What does Alec use to gain the Black Stallion's trust?

• A) Food and water

• B) A whistle

• C) A rope

• D) A saddle

How does Alec feel when he first sees the Black Stallion?

• A) Terrified

• B) Indifferent

• C) Amazed

• D) Disappointed