Black Stallion

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

• Alec improving his horsemanship

• Alec gathering caragheen on the beach

• the Black answering Alec's beckoning whistle

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

Did he dare attempt to ride the Black? Should he wait a few more days? Go ahead - tomorrow? Don't do it! Go ahead? 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 succed at riding the Black.

Which sentence from the story best reveals the theme (the message)?

• "He had conquered this wild, unbroken stallion with kindness."

• "When he reached the top of the hill, he saw the Black at one end of the beach."

• "Then his hands gripped the mane tighter and he threw himself on the Black's back.

• "The flame's shadow reached out and cast eerie ghostlike patterns on the Black's body."

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

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

• Friendship and trust between humans and animals

• The dangers of the wild

• The importance of competition

• Overcoming physical challenges

Which character in 'The Black Stallion' is most responsible for taming the stallion?

• Alec Ramsay

• Henry Dailey

• Alec's father

• The ship's captain

What literary device is primarily used in the description of the Black Stallion's movements?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

In 'The Black Stallion', what does the Black symbolize for Alec?

• Freedom and adventure

• Danger and fear

• Wealth and status

• Responsibility and duty

Which sentence best describes Alec's initial feelings towards the Black Stallion?

• He is terrified of the Black.

• He is indifferent to the Black.

• He is fascinated and drawn to the Black.

• He is determined to sell the Black.

What is the setting of the initial encounter between Alec and the Black Stallion?

• A deserted island

• A bustling city

• A quiet village

• A dense forest