War Horse Chapters 1-4 Quiz

What country does Albert and his family live in?

• England
• France
• Spain
• Belguim

Albert ventured to take care of Joey one night despite his father's objections.  What does "venture" mean?

• concerned
• risked
• longed
• neglected

Why did Albert's father sell Joey to Captain Nicholls?

• needed money to pay his mortgage
• he needed money to buy clothes
• be believed it was his war duty
• his wife forced him to sell Joey

Who is the main character of the story?

• Captain Nicholls
• Albert's father
• Albert
• Joey

Which story element is represented in Chapters 1-2?

• exposition
• rising action
• climax
• resolution

Why did Albert's father buy Joey?

• to please his wife
• as a present to Albert
• he needed another farm horse
• because another farmer wanted him

What excuse does Albert's mother provide for the drinking habits of Albert's father?

• he has too much free time
• he worries about paying for his farm
• he worries about the upcoming war
• his wife nags him all of the time

Albert's father said to Joey, "Are you my little firebrand?"  This is an example of-

• personification
• metaphor
• imagery
• contrast

In the future Albert will most likely-

• buy another horse like Joey
• run away from home
• join the army to find Joey
• steal Joey from Captain Nicholls

When Albert's father left the sale, he surprisingly felt-

• angry that he didn't get more money
• ready to party with his friends
• unconcerned
• very upset