Horse Narrator's Journey: Chapters 1-2 Summary
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What was the narrator's initial reaction during the horse sale?

  • Terror (correct)
  • Curiosity
  • Excitement
  • Indifference
  • The narrator was six months old when they were sold at the auction.

    True

    Who did the narrator scream for during the horse sale?

    Their mother

    The narrator was a spindly-looking half-__________ colt.

    <p>Thoroughbred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characters with their roles:

    <p>The narrator = A young colt sold at auction The owner = Harsh and drunk with a rope The mother = Fine working farm horse The friends = Companions of the owner laughing at the colt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator's owner threaten to do if the narrator did not submit?

    <p>Break the narrator's spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The old mare offered kindness to the narrator.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator feel when the halter slipped over his head?

    <p>Fear and resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The young boy's name is ______.

    <p>Albert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters to their actions:

    <p>Narrator = Struggles against the halter Owner = Physically punishes the old mare Albert = Wants to rub down the narrator Mother = Restricts Albert from touching the narrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chapter 1 Summary

    • The narrator's earliest memories revolve around hilly fields, damp stables, and rats.
    • The narrator was six months old at a horse sale.
    • The narrator was separated from its mother at the auction.
    • The narrator was a young colt.
    • The narrator's mother was a fine, working farm horse.
    • The narrator was sold quickly.
    • The narrator was difficult to sell because it looked distraught.
    • The narrator searched for its mother.
    • The narrator's experiences at the sale were terrifying.

    Chapter 2 Summary

    • The narrator's new owner is described as having a harsh and strong personality.
    • The narrator is tied up and roughly handled.
    • The narrator was repeatedly mistreated.
    • The owner is drunk.
    • The new owner has a son, Albert.
    • Albert is a kind and compassionate character.
    • Albert was comforting to the narrator.

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    Explore the compelling journey of a young colt through its early memories and harsh realities in Chapters 1 and 2. From separation and distress at a horse sale to the contrasting nature of its new owner and a compassionate son, this summary encapsulates the emotional turmoil faced by the narrator. Delve into the themes of struggle and kindness in this poignant tale.

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