Lesson 20 Black Stallion

Who are the only two survivors of the shipwreck?

• Alec and a parrot

• Alec and a sailor

• Alec and a wild black stallion

• Alec and a dog

What do Alec and the black stallion eat to survive on the island?

• Coconuts and fish

• Berries and seaweed

• Carrageen and fish

• Fruits and vegetables

What does Alec do to gain the horse's trust?

• Feeds it carrageen

• Sings to it

• Dances around it

• Works hard and shows kindness

Why does the black stallion scream and charge at Alec?

• Because Alec took its food

• To play with Alec

• Because it was scared of Alec

• To protect Alec from a snake

What does Alec find on the ground that surprises him?

• A message in a bottle

• A map

• A dead snake

• A treasure chest

How does Alec improve the taste of the carrageen?

• By drying it in the sun

• By mixing it with fish

• By adding berries

• By boiling it

What does Alec contemplate doing with the black stallion by the fire?

• Letting it go free

• Attempting to ride it

• Teaching it tricks

• Building it a shelter

What happens the first time Alec tries to ride the black stallion?

• He rides successfully

• He falls and gets hurt

• The stallion refuses to move

• The stallion runs away

How does Alec finally manage to control the black stallion's speed?

• By using a rope

• By talking softly to it

• By offering it food

• By pulling back on its mane

What does Alec's mastery over the black stallion signify?

• The bond and trust between them

• His loneliness on the island

• His desire to escape the island

• His ability to control animals