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What was the narrator's initial reaction during the horse sale?
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.
The narrator was six months old when they were sold at the auction.
True (A)
Who did the narrator scream for during the horse sale?
Who did the narrator scream for during the horse sale?
Their mother
The narrator was a spindly-looking half-__________ colt.
The narrator was a spindly-looking half-__________ colt.
Match the following characters with their roles:
Match the following characters with their roles:
What did the narrator's owner threaten to do if the narrator did not submit?
What did the narrator's owner threaten to do if the narrator did not submit?
The old mare offered kindness to the narrator.
The old mare offered kindness to the narrator.
What did the narrator feel when the halter slipped over his head?
What did the narrator feel when the halter slipped over his head?
The young boy's name is ______.
The young boy's name is ______.
Match the characters to their actions:
Match the characters to their actions:
Flashcards
Horse Sale Experience
Horse Sale Experience
The narrator, a young colt, was separated from his mother at a horse sale.
Difficult Sale
Difficult Sale
The colt was hard to sell initially due to his anxious state and appearance.
New Owner's Treatment
New Owner's Treatment
The colt's new owner was aggressive and rough, using ropes and dragging him to the ground.
Separation of Mother
Separation of Mother
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Colt's Escape Attempt
Colt's Escape Attempt
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Struggling Animal
Struggling Animal
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Uncaring Owner
Uncaring Owner
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Kindness from Other Animal
Kindness from Other Animal
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Young Boy's Compassion
Young Boy's Compassion
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Drunk Father's Words
Drunk Father's Words
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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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