The Girl Who Loved Her Horses

The Girl Who Loved Her Horses

by Drew Hayden Taylor

Multiple Choice

Why is “The Everything Wall” special to the children?

• It was their favourite place to play.

• It symbolized their childhood innocence.

• It represented the close nature of their community.

• It was where they had the freedom to express themselves.

Multiple Choice

How are Danielle and the narrator’s mother alike?

• They are both quiet.

• They are both unusual.

• They are both friendly

• They are both fond of horses.

Multiple Choice

What can we assume about William when he later becomes chief?

• He will be a creative artist.

• He will not be respectful of others.

• He will uphold the values of his people.

• He will not enjoy being in a leadership role.

Multiple Choice

Why did Danielle go to the narrator’s house?

• William brought her to visit.

• The speaker’s mother invited her.

• She came to play cards with her school friends.

• She heard that children were welcome to draw there.

Multiple Choice

What is suggested by the line “but she held her ground” (paragraph 9)?

• She was defiant.

• She was amazed.

• She was worried.

• She was determined.

Multiple Choice

What did the other children do while Danielle drew?

• teased her

• ignored her

• watched her

• admired her

Multiple Choice

Why did people stare in amazement at Danielle’s picture of the horse?

• The horse in the drawing was so realistic.

• The drawing was created by such a young girl.

• The horse in the drawing was so unlike a real horse.

• The drawing revealed hidden aspects of Danielle’s character.

Multiple Choice

How did Danielle feel after she had completed her painting?

• calm

• upset

• excited

• disappointed

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an important message revealed in this passage?

• Parents know what’s best.

• Children can be cooperative.

• Appearances can be deceptive.

• Creativity comes from experience.