Journeys Black Stallion

The passage and the article both contain the 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.

How did Alec and the wild black stallion end up alone together?

• Pirates left them there because they were both too much trouble.

• Angry natives took Alec's family and left him and the Black there alone.

• They were the only two survivors of a shipwreck.

• They were on vacation.

How is the article ("Horse Power') different from the passage ("The Black Stallion")?

• The article is supposed to be read aloud, while the passage should be read silently.

• The article presents horses as wild and savage, while the passage presents horses as very tame.

• The article contains informal, poetic language, while the passage contains more formal language.

• The main purpose of the article is to inform, while the main purpose of the passage is to entertain readers.

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

• Alec improving his horsemanship

• Alec gathering carragheen on the beach

• the Black answering Alec's beckoning whistle

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

The Black saved Alec's life by

• letting Alec ride his back.

• rearing Alec off of him.

• helping Alec find carragheen.

• stomping a venomous snake.

Why does Alec decide to get on the Black stallion by standing on a sand dune?

• The sand dunes help to keep Alec safe from other snakes.

• The sand dunes provide height for Alec so it is easier to climb onto the Black's back.

• The sand dunes held water for the Black to drink.

• There was a lot of carragheen there for the Black to eat.

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

• Friendship and trust between humans and animals

• The dangers of the wild

• The importance of family

• Overcoming physical challenges

In 'Journeys Black Stallion', how does Alec first encounter the Black Stallion?

• He finds him in a stable

• He sees him in a race

• He meets him on a ship

• He discovers him in the wild

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Journeys Black Stallion' to describe the relationship between Alec and the Black?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What role does the setting play in 'Journeys Black Stallion'?

• It creates a sense of adventure and danger

• It provides a backdrop for a romantic subplot

• It is irrelevant to the story

• It serves as a metaphor for Alec's internal struggles