L20D4 "The Black Stallion" Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the red word in the following sentence?

The Black gave a piercing whinny.

• down

• restless

• throw

• shrill

What is the meaning of the red word in the following sentence?

Alec descended from the cliff to the beach.

• rose

• fade

• went down

• tender

What is the meaning of the red word in the following sentence?

The Black's skin quivered as the fly crawled across his shoulder.

• regular

• trembled

• sharp

• amazed

What is the meaning of the red word in the following sentence?

The horse savagely stomped the snake into the ground.

• fierce

• kind

• gentle

• slow

What is the meaning of the red word in the following sentence?

Carragheen was an unexpected delicacy for Alec.

• shake

• restless

• steady

• appealing

What is the meaning of the red word in the following sentence?

The heat made a fitful night for Alec.

• wonder

• throw

• restless

• down

What is the meaning of the red word in the following sentence?

Alec felt the Black's muscles heave just before he was flung to the sandy beach.

• curious

• threw

• fierce

• appealing

What is the meaning of the red word in the following sentence?

The rain was diminishing as the storm moved away.

• fading

• increased

• force

• effort

What is the meaning of the red word in the following sentence?

Alec slipped into sleep to the rhythmic sound of the waves on the beach.

• sharp

• down

• fitful

• regular

What is the meaning of the red word in the following sentence?

Alec rode him around the island and raced him down the beach, marveling at the giant strides and the terrific speed.

• marching

• wondering

• calling

• following