Characters
Who was Black Beauty's final groom?
Joe Green
Why was Black Beauty worried about Squire Gordon before meeting him?
Black Beauty was worried that he might be cruel and foolish.
What is a "stable"?
A building meant for keeping horses
How does Black Beauty feel about his favorite groom, Joe Green?
comfortable, happy, pleased, joyful
How did Black Beauty get his name?
Mistress Gordon named him because of his beautiful black coat.
Who was the sick character that Black Beauty brought the doctor to?
Mistress Gordon
What was the main problem in chapter 3?
Mistress Gordon was sick, so Black Beauty had to carry Doctor White eight miles to her despite already being tired.
What does "cruel" mean?
Intentionally causing pain or suffering to others
When Black Beauty ran 8 miles with a hurt hoof, how did Black Beauty feel?
exhausted/tired/frustrated/hurt
What did Black Beauty do when Mistress Gordan (Squire Gordan's wife) was sick? (hint: read chapter 3)
Black Beauty ran to the doctor.
Who was riding Black Beauty when he fell and got hurt?
Smith
When Black Beauty was hot, what did his groom give him? (Hint: read page 23)
cooling blanket and water
What is a "blacksmith"?
Someone who works with metal, particularly iron
When the boy threw rocks at Black Beauty, how did Black Beauty feel?
hurt/upset/angry
What happened to Black Beauty's hoof in chapter 5?
Who was Black Beauty's first master?
Squire Gordon
What was the main problem in chapter 5?
Smith decided to ride Black Beauty before his loose horseshoe was able to be fixed, causing Black Beauty to fall and hurt both Smith and himself.
What is a "groom"?
Someone who takes care of horses for a living
How did Black Beauty feel about working with Jerry Barker?
happy, young, and useful
Why did Black Beauty's mom say "remember to behave" to Black Beauty on page 10?
Because "the better you behave, the better others will treat you" AND/OR "some people are cruel and foolish"
Who owned a taxi cab in London?
Jerry Barker
Why was Black Beauty sold at the end of chapter 6?
Jerry Barker grew too old to continue his taxi cab business and no longer needed Black Beauty to pull cabs for him.
What is a hoof?
A hoof is a hard part of the horses body- like a foot
How did Black Beauty feel when he reunited with Joe Green?
Happy, loving, joyful, excited
What happened at the very end of the story?
Black Beauty was happy- he loved Joe Green and Miss Ellen and they loved him back! He felt like he was finally at home.