War Horse - Chapter Three

What event causes a major change in Joey’s life in Chapter 3?

• • a) Joey runs away from the farm

• • b) Joey is sold to Captain Nicholls

• • c) Albert’s father buys Joey

• • d) Joey is given to a neighbor

How does Joey initially feel about Albert’s father?

• • a) He is afraid of him

• • b) He immediately trusts him

• • c) He is indifferent towards him

• • d) He becomes attached to him

What is Albert’s father’s primary reason for purchasing Joey?

• • a) He loves horses

• • b) He wants Joey to be a companion for Albert

• • c) He wants to use Joey for farm work

• • d) He wants to sell Joey for a profit

How does Albert react to his father’s purchase of Joey?

• • a) He is indifferent to the purchase

• • b) He is excited and overjoyed

• • c) He is upset and disappointed

• • d) He is angry and frustrated

What is Albert’s father's attitude toward Joey at first?

• • a) He treats Joey with kindness

• • b) He tries to train Joey carefully

• • c) He is harsh and demands obedience

• • d) He is afraid of Joey

What challenge does Albert’s father face with Joey?

• • a) Joey is difficult to control and wild

• • b) Joey refuses to eat

• • c) Joey runs away

• • d) Joey is injured and unable to work

How does Albert respond when his father struggles with Joey?

• • a) He steps in to help train Joey

• • b) He scolds Joey for misbehaving

• • c) He refuses to get involved

• • d) He watches from a distance

What promise does Albert make to Joey in this chapter?

• • a) He will always take care of Joey

• • b) He will teach Joey to race

• • c) He will never let anyone else ride Joey

• • d) He will find Joey a new home

How does Albert’s father react to Albert’s bond with Joey?

• • a) He is proud of Albert

• • b) He is jealous and angry

• • c) He encourages Albert to keep training Joey

• • d) He doesn’t care about their bond

What trait of Joey’s stands out the most in this chapter?

• • a) His strength

• • b) His speed

• • c) His spirit and wildness

• • d) His ability to follow commands