Training

What does the phrase "breaking in" mean as it is used in this passage?

• To teach a horse to wear a saddle and a bridle.

• To break a leg.

• To do a dance.

• To break into someone's home.

What is the meaning of the word accustomed as it is used in paragraph 7?

• For something to feel weird

• To accept something as normal or usual

• To be stubborn about something

• For something to be uncomfortable

Select two sentences from the passage that help the reader understand Black Beauty's perspective on the crupper?

• "And blinkers indeed they were, for I could not see on either side."

• "To have my long tail doubled up and poked through that strap was almost as bad as the bit."

• "And now having got so far, my master went on to break me to harness."

• "I never felt more like kickin, but of course I could not kick such a good master."

• "I had of course long been used to a halter and a headstall."

Part A: What can the reader infer about Black Beauty's master from his description?

• Black Beauty's master is a mean, cruel man.

• Black Beauty's master is kind and caring.

• Black Beauty's master is greedy.

• Black Beauty's master is not respectful of animals.

Part B: Which two details from the text best support the inference in Part A?

• "When I was four years old Squire Gordon came to look at me."

• "My master said he would break me in himself, as he should not like me to be frightened or hurt."

• "My master went with me to the smith's forge to see that I was not hurt or got any fright."

• "But the worst of all is, when his harness is once on, he may neither jump for joy nor lie down for weariness."

• "Those who have never had a bit in their mouths cannot think how bad it feels."

Which is the best summary of "Training?"

• A master tells the story of a stubborn horse that does not cooperate in training.

• A master tells a story about a beautiful horse that he had to sell.

• A handsome horse tells the story of when he was broken in by his master

• A young horse learns how to behave and then runs away from his master.

Which two sentences from the passage best help the reader infer that Black Beauty does not like the bit and bridle:

• "Then he got the bridle fixed, but it was a nasty thing!"

• "I had of course been used to a halter and a headstall."

• "Those who have never had a bit in their mouths cannot think how bad it feels."

• "The next unpleasant business was putting on the iron shoes."

• "Next came the saddle, but that was not half bad."

Select two sentences that reveal the point of view from which this story is told.

• "My master went with me to the smith's forge to see that I was not hurt or got any fright."

• "But the worst of all is, when his harness is once on, he may neither jump for joy nor lie down for weariness."

• "And he must go fast or slow, just as his driver wishes."

• "My feet felt very stiff and heavy, but in time i got used to it."

• "Those who never had a bit in their mouths cannot think how bad it feels."