Black Beauty Training Overview

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What characteristic did Black Beauty possess that contributed to his being considered handsome?

A strong build
A bright black coat (correct)
Large eyes
A long mane

Why did Black Beauty's master decide not to sell him until he was fully grown?

He believed colts should not work like full-grown horses (correct)
He intended to use him for breeding
He wanted to train him personally
He believed working colts was unethical

What did Squire Gordon do to evaluate Black Beauty?

Reviewed training records
Analyzed his feeding habits
Tested him in competitive racing
Examined his health, walked him, trotted, and galloped (correct)

What was Anna Sewell's primary goal in writing Black Beauty?

<p>To promote humane treatment of animals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age was Black Beauty considered to have matured significantly?

<p>Four years old (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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When does a horse become ready for work?

A horse is considered ready for work only when fully grown and mature.

What is considered when evaluating a horse for work?

A horse's physical characteristics, like coat color, markings, and overall build, are considered during evaluation for work.

What parts of a horse are examined for work suitability?

A horse's eyes, mouth, and legs are examined for health and strength to determine suitability for work.

What is assessed during a horse's movement evaluation?

A horse's ability to move at different speeds, like walking, trotting, and galloping, is assessed for work fitness.

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What is important during horse training?

Gentle and careful training is crucial to ensure a horse's well-being and prevent injury during the training process.

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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.