My Wonder Horse

What is the "universal obsession" at the center of the story?

• seeing the Wonder Horse

• capturing the Wonder Horse

• telling stories about the Wonder Horse

When does the boy first see the Wonder Horse?

• in high summer

• in the cold of winter

• only in his dreams

• at a parade

The boy thinks "I felt like an executioner" just before capturing the Wonder Horse because

• he feels he has fulfilled his dreams

• the Wonder Horse is no longer admirable

• The Wonder Horse is dying

• he feels he has killed the horse's spirit

How does the boy feel when the Wonder Horse falls as they go through town?

• He feels powerful and manly

• It hurts him to see the horse suffer and be humiliated

• He is glad the horse is afraid and full of panic

• He doesn't even notice that the horse has fallen

The boy doesn't try to capture the Wonder Horse again because

• he is happy that the Wonder Horse is free

• his is too tired to chase him through the snow

• his father comes and stops him

• he doesn't admire the Wonder Horse anymore

Which on of these is a mandate?

• a question

• a request

• a command

• a piece of advice

Which of these is most likely to make a person recoil?

• a cute, friendly dog

• a beautiful sunset

• a cool breeze

• a large, hissing snake

It would be an indignity to

• be sent to the principal's office

• miss an appointment

• receive an award

• make a new friend

An indomitable person

• gives up easily

• has no self-confidence

• is not very brave

• is strong in many different ways

To keep a vigil, you need to

• go to sleep quickly

• stay awake and be watchful

• find out where it lives

• take a long walk