Black Beauty

Part 1, Chapters 1-10

Reading Check

1. Duchess (Chapter 1)

2. They are brothers. (Chapter 5)

Short-Answer Response

1. The exposure to the steam engine helps him to feel more confident and prevents him from being afraid when he encounters trains later in life. (Chapter 3)

2. Ginger becomes much calmer, friendlier, and more easy-going. She responds well to the kindness she receives from John and James. (Chapter 8)

Part 1, Chapters 11-21

Reading Check

1. Joe Green (Chapter 17)

2. Dick Towler (Chapter 16)

3. The doctor’s horse is not available, so Beauty must carry the doctor back to the house instead of being able to rest. (Chapter 18)

Short-Answer Response

1. Joe causes harm to Black Beauty because he does not know how to take care of him properly when Beauty comes home from galloping to the doctor’s house. Joe has good intentions and does not mean to cause Beauty any harm. (Chapter 18)

2. Because Squire Gordon and his family are leaving England, all of the horses are sold off and have to go to new homes. This makes all of the horses very sad, which shows they loved and were loyal to their master.