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What is the primary perspective from which Black Beauty's story is told?
What is the primary perspective from which Black Beauty's story is told?
How did Squire Gordon assess Black Beauty's suitability as a horse?
How did Squire Gordon assess Black Beauty's suitability as a horse?
What does the term 'breaking in' refer to in the context of horse training?
What does the term 'breaking in' refer to in the context of horse training?
Which of the following was NOT part of the breaking-in process described by Black Beauty?
Which of the following was NOT part of the breaking-in process described by Black Beauty?
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What happens to the horse once the harness is put on?
What happens to the horse once the harness is put on?
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How did the narrator initially feel about the bit in their mouth?
How did the narrator initially feel about the bit in their mouth?
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What did Black Beauty's master believe about the working age of colts?
What did Black Beauty's master believe about the working age of colts?
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What was used to keep the bit in the horse's mouth?
What was used to keep the bit in the horse's mouth?
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Which statement reflects Anna Sewell's view on horse treatment?
Which statement reflects Anna Sewell's view on horse treatment?
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What behavior was Black Beauty expected to exhibit during the breaking-in process?
What behavior was Black Beauty expected to exhibit during the breaking-in process?
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How did the horse feel about wearing the saddle after some initial discomfort?
How did the horse feel about wearing the saddle after some initial discomfort?
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What physical characteristic did Black Beauty possess that contributed to his handsomeness?
What physical characteristic did Black Beauty possess that contributed to his handsomeness?
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What was the process of putting iron shoes on the horse like?
What was the process of putting iron shoes on the horse like?
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What item did the narrator receive as part of the training process?
What item did the narrator receive as part of the training process?
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What did the horse begin to look forward to during training?
What did the horse begin to look forward to during training?
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What was the horse's response to its master’s gentle way of handling during the training?
What was the horse's response to its master’s gentle way of handling during the training?
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Study Notes
Black Beauty - Training
- First-person narrative: Black Beauty, a horse, recounts his life and training in 19th-century England.
- Age of training: Black Beauty was considered handsome at four years old.
- Squire Gordon's inspection: Squire Gordon, a potential buyer, examined Black Beauty's physical attributes.
- Breaking-in process: The horse was to be trained for work.
- Master's approach: The master intended to break Beauty in himself, to prevent injury to the horse.
- Initial training steps: Included being taught to walk, trot and gallop, and accepting a collar, crupper, and breeching.
- Harnessing: The horse was taught to wear a saddle, bridle, and blinkers.
- Saddle and bridle: These items were secured with straps around the horse's head and neck.
- Iron shoes: The shoes were applied to the horse's feet by a blacksmith. Cutting a portion of the hoof was required.
Anna Sewell
- Disabled author: Sewell became disabled at a young age and advocated for the humane treatment of horses.
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Explore the training process of Black Beauty, a horse narrated by himself, in 19th-century England. This quiz highlights key elements of his early training, including the breaking-in process and the equipment used. Test your knowledge of the pivotal moments in his training journey and the approach taken by his master.