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What characteristic did Black Beauty possess that contributed to his being considered handsome?
What characteristic did Black Beauty possess that contributed to his being considered handsome?
Why did Black Beauty's master decide not to sell him until he was fully grown?
Why did Black Beauty's master decide not to sell him until he was fully grown?
What did Squire Gordon do to evaluate Black Beauty?
What did Squire Gordon do to evaluate Black Beauty?
What was Anna Sewell's primary goal in writing Black Beauty?
What was Anna Sewell's primary goal in writing Black Beauty?
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At what age was Black Beauty considered to have matured significantly?
At what age was Black Beauty considered to have matured significantly?
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Study Notes
Black Beauty - Training
- Black Beauty is a fictional story about a horse's life, told from the horse's first-person perspective.
- The story takes place in England in the late 1800s.
- Black Beauty's coat grows fine and soft as he ages
- The horse is considered handsome with a white star and foot.
- Black Beauty's age of four is important as his master decides if he's suitable to be sold.
- A Mr. Gordon came to examine the horse at age four.
- The horse was examined by the master, who checked his eyes, mouth, legs, and had him move about.
- The horse's master planned to break him himself, instead of hiring another person.
- The next day, the training began.
- Anna Sewell was a British author, who was disabled
- She had difficulty walking but could drive a horse carriage
- She advocated for humane treatment of horses.
- Her writing aimed to promote kindness, sympathy, and an understanding of animals.
- She wrote "Black Beauty," a children's classic published in 1877.
- The final years of her life were spent writing.
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Explore the early training of Black Beauty, a horse whose story is told from his perspective. The quiz covers key events such as his examination at age four and the intentions of his master. Learn about Anna Sewell's motivations for writing this classic tale and her advocacy for the humane treatment of animals.
