The Black Stallion

Use "The Black Stallion" and the article "Horse Power" to answer Numbers 9 and 10. The story and the article both contain a message that...

• horses and people form special bonds

• snakes and horses are natural enemies

• people with disabilities benefit from horses

• horses are better guide animals than dogs are

Which of these best describes the point of the highest tension in the story?

• Alec improving his horsemanship

• Alec gathering caragheen on the beach

• the Black answering Alec's beckoning whistle

• the Black taking off at a gallop with Alec on his back

Did he dare attempt to ride the Black? Should he wait a few more days? Go ahead - tomorrow? Don't do it! Go ahead? What do the sentences above show about Alec?

• He is afraid he will hurt the Black.

• He is experiencing an inner struggle.

• He is not interested in riding the Black.

• He is confident he will succed at riding the Black.

Which statement best describes the theme (the message) of the story?

• Humans are meant to tame animals.

• Gentleness and love go far to earn trust.

• The ocean is nature's most powerful force.

• It is impossible for a human to survive alone.

What is the main theme of 'The Black Stallion'?

• Friendship and trust between a boy and a horse

• The dangers of the wild

• The importance of family

• Overcoming physical challenges

Which character in 'The Black Stallion' is stranded on a deserted island?

• Alec Ramsay

• Henry Dailey

• The Black

• Alec's father

What literary device is used when describing the Black's movements as 'like a shadow'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

In 'The Black Stallion', what does Alec use to gain the Black's trust?

• Food and gentle words

• A whip

• A rope

• Loud commands

Which of the following best describes Alec's feelings when he first sees the Black?

• Fearful and anxious

• Indifferent and bored

• Amazed and captivated

• Annoyed and frustrated

What role does Henry Dailey play in 'The Black Stallion'?

• A ship captain

• A horse trainer

• A school teacher

• A veterinarian