War Horse Chapters 1 and 2

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

• concerned
• risked
• longed
• neglected

Who is the main character of the story?

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

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

From whose perspective is this story being told? 

• Albert
• Albert's mother
• Albert's father
• Joey - The horse

Why does Joey trust Albert?

• Albert is young
• Albert is as tall as Joey
• Albert possesses a calming personality
• Albert is a boy like Joey

Why did Albert name the colt Joey?

• This was his Aunt's name
• Joey rhymes with Zoey
• Albert lost a sister named Joey

Who is Zoey?

• The farm maid
• The farm workhorse
• Albert's neighbor

What chore does Albert love most of all?

• Taking care of the pigs
• Taking care of the chickens
• Ringing the church bells
• Plowing Joey