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WorksheetsSeabiscuit
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
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1.
1. What problem did Seabiscuit face in the race?
a)
The track was not dry.
b)
The track was new to him.
c)
His jockey was new to him.
d)
His blinders bothered him.
2.
What did Rosemont's jockey do during the race to try to overtake Seabiscuit?
a)
Held Rosemont back to wait for Seabiscuit to slow down
b)
Moved Rosemont through openings in the field of horses
c)
Moved Rosemont to the outside to gallop at full speed
d)
Pushed Rosemont so hard that the horse broke its leg
3.
The author creates suspense by
a)
Revealing that Seabiscuit's jockey was blind in one eye
b)
Noting differences in the workout methods used by the trainers
c)
Describing what occurred during the delay before the winner was announced
d)
Explaining why people blamed Red Pollard for losing the race
4.
Why did Seabiscuit lose the race?
a)
Charles Howard bet against him.
b)
Special Agent passed Seabiscuit.
c)
Rosemont frightened Seabiscuit.
d)
Pollard was blind in his right eye.
5.
Who wrote the book Seabiscuit?
a)
Catherine Marshall
b)
Christina Schwarz
c)
Laura Hillenbrand
d)
John Jakes
6.
In this excerpt, Hillenbrand attempts to persuade readers by
a)
Explaining what the finish photo showed about the race
b)
Telling the positions of various horses during the race
c)
Offering a second reason why Pollard allowed Rosemont to get close
d)
Expressing her feelings about horse racing in general
7.
What is the name of Seabiscuit's jockey?
a)
Charley Howard
b)
George Rosemont
c)
Tommy Luther
d)
Red Pollard
8.
What race do Seabiscuit and Rosemont square off in, in the story.
a)
Tanforan
b)
Saratoga
c)
Santa Anita
d)
Pimlico
9.
The author achieves the purpose of entertaining the reader by
a)
identifying which horse won the race
b)
revealing a secret that Seabiscuit’s jockey had
c)
telling how the jockeys felt after the race
d)
describing the race as it was happening
10.
What happened to the horses that were ahead early in the race?
a)
They led throughout the race.
b)
They slipped on the muddy track.
c)
They tired and fell behind.
d)
They dropped out of the race.
11.
What time period did the story take place?
a)
1930s
b)
1960s
c)
2000s
d)
1890s
12.
What horse did Seabiscuit win 'Horse of the Year' over?
a)
War Admiral
b)
Rosemont
c)
Secretariat
d)
Seattle Slew
13.
Choose the best answer.
How was Seabiscuit known in the racing world early in his racing career?
How was Seabiscuit known in the racing world early in his racing career?
a)
Lazy, Winner
b)
Big horse, ate too much
c)
Hyper, competitive
d)
Lazy, ate too much, small, under performed
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