Character Questions
Vocabulary
Story Facts
The Black and Alec
Random
100

What was the young boy's name in The Black Stallion?

Alec
100
Over fishing is ________, or decreasing the supply of fish.
diminishing
100
What kind of horse was the Black?
Stallion
100

What was Alec working hard to do with the Black?

Gain the horse's trust.

100
What did Alec stand on to get on the Black?
A sand dune
200
Which character killed a venomous snake?
The Black Stallion
200
The noise of the alarm was __________.
piercing
200
What is the food Alec collects?
A moss called carragheen
200

What happened the first time Alec tried to ride the Black?

-Flung through the air

-Everything went black

-unconsciousness  

200
What is the setting of the story?
A remote, deserted island
300
How would you describe the relationship between Alec and the Black at the beginning of the story?
They both are wary, watching each other from a distance. They're both stranger to one another and not yet trust worthy companions.
300
To look at something in amazement.

marveling

300
What food was a delicacy for Alec?
Fish
300

What is meant by Alec's mastery over the Black grew greater and greater?

Skill at riding the horse.

300
How does Alec respond when faced with challenges?
He never gives in, he keeps trying.
400
Why is Alec so concerned about trying to ride the Black?
He seems worried that it might push their friendship too far and undo the progress they have made.
400
What does diminishing mean?
To make or become smaller or less.
400
Why were Alec and the Black on the island?
They were shipwrecked.
400

What was Alec able to by pulling on the Black's mane?

Get him to slow down.

400
What is the climax of the story?
When Alec rode the Black
500
Why do you think the narrator describes the Black Stallion as looking as if it has been painted by an artist?
This description shows that Alec thinks the Black is a magnificent animal.
500

What is an example sentence using the word, "descended"

various answers

500

True or False

Alec gained the horses' trust, but still had not conquered the Black.

False. The story said that he conquered the stallion with kindness!
500

Why was it so important for Alec and the Black to work together?

Multiple Answers

500

What does the author mean by saying that  Black was "unbroken"?

At one time the horse was completely wild and afraid of people. Unbroken means untamed and not used to contact with people.

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