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Questions and Answers
What was the coachman's name?
What was the coachman's name?
- John Gordon
- John Smith
- John Parker
- John Manly (correct)
What was the squire's plan for the new horse?
What was the squire's plan for the new horse?
- To take him around the common and the Highwood (correct)
- To give him a good grooming
- To put him back in his box
- To ride him immediately after breakfast
What did John do to ensure the saddle fit comfortably?
What did John do to ensure the saddle fit comfortably?
- He tried a different saddle (correct)
- He loosened the straps
- He tightened the straps
- He didn't adjust the saddle
What did John say about the horse's spirit?
What did John say about the horse's spirit?
Who did John and the horse meet while riding in the park?
Who did John and the horse meet while riding in the park?
What did the horse see that did not frighten him?
What did the horse see that did not frighten him?
What was the horse's original name?
What was the horse's original name?
Why did James think the horse resembled Rob Roy?
Why did James think the horse resembled Rob Roy?
What did John do to the horse's mane and tail?
What did John do to the horse's mane and tail?
How did the horse feel about Ginger?
How did the horse feel about Ginger?
What was the main purpose of Justice, the roan cob?
What was the main purpose of Justice, the roan cob?
What did Sir Oliver do besides being a favorite of the master?
What did Sir Oliver do besides being a favorite of the master?
What was special about Sir Oliver's temperament?
What was special about Sir Oliver's temperament?
Why did the narrator not have the same level of intimacy with Justice as with Ginger?
Why did the narrator not have the same level of intimacy with Justice as with Ginger?
What did Merrylegs, Miss Jessie, and Flora often do together?
What did Merrylegs, Miss Jessie, and Flora often do together?
Where did John take the horse during the ride?
Where did John take the horse during the ride?
What did John do to ensure the horse's comfort?
What did John do to ensure the horse's comfort?
What did the squire say about the horse's abilities?
What did the squire say about the horse's abilities?
Who met John and the horse while they were riding in the park?
Who met John and the horse while they were riding in the park?
Which horse was used for riding or for the luggage cart?
Which horse was used for riding or for the luggage cart?
What was John's profession?
What was John's profession?
What was special about Merrylegs' temperament?
What was special about Merrylegs' temperament?
Who was Sir Oliver's primary caretaker?
Who was Sir Oliver's primary caretaker?
What was Ginger's relationship with the narrator?
What was Ginger's relationship with the narrator?
What did the young ladies often do with Merrylegs?
What did the young ladies often do with Merrylegs?
What was the squire's impression of the horse after trying him out?
What was the squire's impression of the horse after trying him out?
What was the significance of the name 'Black Beauty' chosen for the horse?
What was the significance of the name 'Black Beauty' chosen for the horse?
What was James' observation about the horse's resemblance to Rob Roy?
What was James' observation about the horse's resemblance to Rob Roy?
What was the horse's experience like when working with Ginger in the carriage?
What was the horse's experience like when working with Ginger in the carriage?
What was John's approach to cleaning and caring for the horse?
What was John's approach to cleaning and caring for the horse?
