Black Beauty - Training Overview
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What is the primary perspective from which Black Beauty's story is told?

  • First-person (correct)
  • Third-person omniscient
  • Second-person
  • Third-person limited
  • How did Squire Gordon assess Black Beauty's suitability as a horse?

  • By measuring his height and weight
  • By observing his speed in galloping
  • By judging his temperament with other horses
  • By examining his eyes, mouth, and legs (correct)
  • What does the term 'breaking in' refer to in the context of horse training?

  • Training the horse for competitive racing
  • Making the horse more aggressive
  • Breaking the horse's spirit
  • Teaching the horse to wear a saddle and bridle (correct)
  • Which of the following was NOT part of the breaking-in process described by Black Beauty?

    <p>Being trained to jump over obstacles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the horse once the harness is put on?

    <p>The horse cannot jump for joy or lie down for weariness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the narrator initially feel about the bit in their mouth?

    <p>It felt like a cold hard piece of steel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Black Beauty's master believe about the working age of colts?

    <p>They should not work until fully grown.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was used to keep the bit in the horse's mouth?

    <p>Straps over the head and chin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement reflects Anna Sewell's view on horse treatment?

    <p>Horses should be treated with kindness and sympathy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What behavior was Black Beauty expected to exhibit during the breaking-in process?

    <p>To always follow his master's will</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the horse feel about wearing the saddle after some initial discomfort?

    <p>The horse felt proud to carry the master.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical characteristic did Black Beauty possess that contributed to his handsomeness?

    <p>A white star on his forehead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the process of putting iron shoes on the horse like?

    <p>It was not painful and the horse stood still.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What item did the narrator receive as part of the training process?

    <p>A bridle and bit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the horse begin to look forward to during training?

    <p>The daily oats and saddle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the horse's response to its master’s gentle way of handling during the training?

    <p>It became accustomed and relaxed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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