Friends
This is the main character of the novel. He has a black coat with white on his head.
Black Beauty
He is the coachman at Squire Gordon's. He is very kind and teaches James and Joe to care wel for the horses.
John Manly
"As sure as I'm alive, there's that little patch of white hair John used to call Beauty's three penny bit! It must be Beauty! Do you know me?"
Joe Green
Black Beauty is told from the point of view of...
Black Beauty
What type of horse owner is Mr. Barry?
He has good intentions but doesn't know about horses and hires bad groomers.
She is one of Black Beauty's first friends. She comes back towards the end as a cab horse with a sad life tale.
Ginger
This character seems nice at first. But he makes some bad choices and is killed when he falls from Black Beauty.
Reuben Smith
"Look here, missus, I've got a wife and dear children at home. Now you get into thatcab. I'll take you for free. I'd be ashamed of myself to take any money from you."
Jerry Barker
How does Black Beauty become ill after fetching the doctor for Mrs. Gordon?
Little Joe Green does not care for him properly
Describe what the other characters think about Jerry Barker.
They admire him for his good work ethic and moral values.
This is a "little fat gray pony" at Squire Gordon's home.
Merrylegs
He is a young stable boy when readers meets him. He comes back at the end and recognizes Black Beauty.
Joe Green
"But still, you must do your best wherever you are, and keep up your good name."
Duchess (Black Beauty's mom)
Beauty is very happy at Squire Gordon's. Why does he have to leave?
The squire's wife becomes ill and the family needs to move to another place.
Black Beauty's friend Captain gets his name because
He used to be a military horse and fought in a war.
He is an older cab horse and teaches Black Beauty in his wise ways.
Captain
This kind character and his grandson buy Black Beauty. He helps Beauty recover before selling him to his final home.
Farmer Thoroughgood
"Ah, I did once, but it's no use. Men are stronger, and if they are mean and without feeling. there is nothing we can do. I hate to suffer another day."
Ginger
Black Beauty's first encounter with animal cruelty is...
Being forced to wear a bearing rein at the Lady and Lord's home
Why is Mr. Thoroughgood an appropriate name for his character?
His character is kind and thoughtful. He helps Black Beauty recover from his past owners.
This character just becomes a cab horse before his owner becomes sick. He is very young and spirited.
Hotspur
This is one of the groomers hired by Mr. Barry. He is very lazy and causes Black Beauty to get thrush on his feet.
Alfred Smirk
What is a possible theme for Black Beauty?
Treat animals with kindness and respect.
How does Reuben Smith die?
He drives Beauty too fast with a loose shoe. He dies by falling from the horse.
The first and last settings of the novel are similar because...
They are both happy places with room for Beauty to roam and be healthy.