BREAKING IN

In paragraph 1, what Is the meaning of chaise?

• A person

• A vehicle

• A harness

• A farming tool

The point of view of this selection helps the reader understand —

• the correct process of breaking in a horse

• the importance of using oats to motivate a horse

• the imagined feelings of a horse about being broken in

• the argument against cruelty to animals

Read this sentence from paragraph 4.

My master went with me to the smith's forge, to see

that I was not hurt or got any fright.

The reference to the smith's forge conveys the image of —

• an iron-gated prison

• a deep crossing through water

• a place of thieves and robbers

• a dangerous place

Which line from the text creates suspense regarding Black Beauty's training?

• He must never start at what he sees, nor speak to other horses, nor blte, nor kick,

  nor have any will of his own

• So you see this breaking in is a great thing.

• My feet felt very stiff and heavy, but In time I got used to it.

• Now if anyone wants to break in a young horse well, that is the way.

The author includes paragraph 2 in order to —

• demonstrate the first step in breaking in a horse

• inspire readers to own and break in a horse

• use sensory details to describe a horse's learning to take a bit

• explain that a horse will not be broken in until it has a bit in its mouth

What qualities does Black Beauty have that make him easy to break in?

• His loyalty and devotion to his mother

• His stubborn resistance to change

• His intelligence and leadership in the tasks

• His obedience and respect for his master

What is the best summary of paragraph 4?

• A young horse recalls how nails were driven through the horseshoes into his hooves.

• A young horse describes being fitted with his first set of shoes, noting that they

  were uncomfortable but not painful.

• A young horse relates how he was comforted by his kind master before visiting the

  blacksmith.

• A young horse learns the many ways horses are prepared for work.

Black Beauty's training is important because the story is set during a time when —

• horses were important for work and transportation

• horses were being replaced by cars and tractors

• people understood animals better than they do today

• horses were easier to train compared to horses today

Paragraph 7 is important to the story because it establishes that —

• Black Beauty's mother suffered at the hands of a bad master

• Black Beauty's training may involve a lot of challenges

• Black Beauty is unwilling to serve bad, cruel men

• Black Beauty is likely to have a good master due to his good name