Black Beauty Chapter 1
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What was John's occupation?

  • A coachman (correct)
  • A stable hand
  • A groom
  • The squire
  • Where did John take the horse during the morning ride?

  • The watermill and the river
  • The park and the village
  • The common and the Highwood (correct)
  • The Highwood and the park
  • What did John adjust to fit the horse's head comfortably?

  • The bridle (correct)
  • The whip
  • The reins
  • The saddle
  • What did John use to give the horse a light touch during the gallop?

    <p>The whip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was John's assessment of the horse's ability?

    <p>The horse is as fleet as a deer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the horse see when he met the traveling cart at the end of the common?

    <p>A cart hung with baskets, rugs, and such like</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name chosen by the lady and the squire for the horse?

    <p>Black Beauty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John use to make the horse's mane and tail look like?

    <p>A lady's hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the horse and Ginger have in common when pulling the carriage?

    <p>They had the same sort of courage at their work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the horse learn from John's talks and actions?

    <p>What John meant and what he wanted him to do</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the favorites of Miss Jessie and Flora?

    <p>Merrylegs and Frisky</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the luggage cart?

    <p>To carry goods and supplies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about Sir Oliver?

    <p>He was past work now but was still a favorite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Sir Oliver trusted with a child?

    <p>Because he was a gentle horse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which horse was Ginger similar to in terms of intimate relations?

    <p>Merrylegs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Coachman and the Horse

    • John Manly is the coachman, living in the coachman's cottage with his wife and child, near the stables.
    • John is very particular about fitting the horse with a bridle and saddle, ensuring a comfortable fit.

    The Horse's First Ride

    • The squire asks John to take the horse on a ride to the common, Highwood, watermill, and river to show its paces.
    • John rides the horse slowly, then at a trot and canter, and finally gives it a light touch with the whip, resulting in a splendid gallop.

    Encounter with the Squire and Mrs. Gordon

    • The horse meets the Squire and Mrs. Gordon while they are walking; John jumps off to talk to them.
    • The Squire asks about the horse's performance, and John praises its speed, spirit, and gentle nature.

    The Horse's Naming

    • The Squire and Mrs. Gordon decide to name the horse Black Beauty, finding it a sensible English name that means something.
    • James, the stable boy, is told about the name and thinks it's a good choice.

    The Horse's Relationships

    • John is very proud of Black Beauty and takes great care of it, making its mane and tail smooth.
    • Black Beauty grows fond of John, who is gentle and kind, knowing just how a horse feels.
    • The horse also becomes friends with Ginger, a fellow horse, and Merrylegs, a cheerful pony.
    • Black Beauty learns to work well with Ginger in double harness, and they have the same sort of courage at their work.

    The Stable and Other Horses

    • The stable has other horses, including Justice, a roan cob, and Sir Oliver, an old brown hunter.
    • Sir Oliver is past work but is a favorite of the master, used for light carting on the estate or carrying young ladies.

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