Impact of Hunting on Environment

In Chapter 2 of 'Black Beauty', a young colt witnesses a hunt that ends tragically. The hunt begins with hounds and riders chasing a hare, which ultimately gets caught. The event leads to a tragic accident involving a young rider and a horse named Rob Roy. The chapter reflects on the consequences of the hunt and the loss experienced by those involved.

What season is it at the beginning of Chapter 2?

• Spring

• Winter

• Autumn

• Summer

What do the colts hear in the distance that signals the start of the hunt?

• The sound of a horn

• The cry of dogs

• The rustling of leaves

• The neighing of horses

What animal are the dogs and huntsmen chasing during the hunt?

• A deer

• A rabbit

• A fox

• A hare

How do the huntsmen react after the hare is caught?

• They are pleased

• They are angry

• They are disappointed

• They are indifferent

What happens to one of the riders during the hunt?

• He falls and gets injured

• He catches the hare

• He wins a prize

• He loses his horse

What is the name of the horse that dies after the accident?

• Rob Roy

• Merrylegs

• Black Beauty

• Ginger

What is the mood of the scene when the church bell tolls?

• Indifferent

• Joyful

• Somber

• Excited

What is the significance of the black coach in the story?

• It carries young Gordon to be buried

• It carries the hare

• It is a symbol of victory

• It is used for the hunt

What does the mother horse think about the hunt?

• She enjoys it

• She is indifferent

• She disapproves of it

• She is confused by it

What lesson does the narrator learn from the hunt?

• The thrill of the chase

• The beauty of nature

• The danger of the sport

• The importance of speed