MMRep_L1 U4_Reading Cowboys AI

What is the primary purpose of the author's visit to the New Forest?

• To learn about the history of cowboys

• To explore ancient ruins

• To enjoy the scenery and understand agisters

• To participate in a cattle drive

Who enclosed the land for royal hunting in the New Forest?

• King Henry VIII

• William the Conqueror

• Queen Elizabeth I

• King Richard III

What is the role of the verderers in the New Forest?

• To promote tourism

• To train young cowboys

• To regulate the use of land for animals

• To manage the royal hunting

What type of animals roam freely in the New Forest?

• Deer and rabbits

• Sheep and goats

• Wild ponies, cows, donkeys, and pigs

• Only cows and horses

What do commoners have the right to do in the New Forest?

• Build campsites

• Grazing their animals

• Hunt deer

• Collect firewood

What is the main task of an agister?

• To drive ponies to containment areas

• To train horses

• To manage tourist activities

• To enforce laws against poaching

What is a drift in the context of the New Forest?

• A type of horse

• A gathering of animals for management

• A method of branding animals

• A local festival

What does the author describe as a dangerous activity?

• Camping in the forest

• Managing wild animals on horseback

• Driving cattle

• Hiking in the forest

What is the author's impression of the drift event?

• Spectacular and scary

• Boring and uneventful

• Chaotic and unorganized

• Calm and peaceful

What does the author plan to do after leaving the New Forest?

• Travel to Stonehenge

• Return home

• Attend a festival

• Visit a local village